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Carmen McRae
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Anita O'Day
353,365 listeners
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Ella Fitzgerald
1,936,735 listeners
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz vocalist with a vocal range spanning three octaves (D♭3 to D♭6).… read moreElla Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz vocalist with a vocal range spanning three octaves (D♭3 to D♭6). Often referred to as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz" or just… read moreElla Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz vocalist with a vocal range spanning three octaves (D♭3 to D♭6). Often referred to as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz" or just simply "Lady Ella", she was noted for her purity … read more
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Billie Holiday
1,565,017 listeners
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Etta Jones
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Peggy Lee
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Lena Horne
373,741 listeners
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Blossom Dearie
373,748 listeners
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Madeleine Peyroux
834,744 listeners
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