Ella Fitzgerald

Q: Was Ella Fitzgerald married ?

Ella Fitzgerald was married twice : first to Benny Kornegay (briefly, from 1941 to 1942), and later to Ray Brown, a jazz bassist, from 1947 to 1953.

Q: Did Ella Fitzgerald have children ?

Ella Fitzgerald had one adopted son, Ray Brown Jr. , whom she raised after marrying jazz bassist Ray Brown.

Born: April 25th, 1917

Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, USA

Died: June 15th, 1996 in Beverly Hills, United States

Buried: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, USA

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Biography

Ella Fitzgerald was born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. She was the only child of William Fitzgerald and Temperance “Tempie” Henry.

After finishing school, Ella faced a difficult period following her mother’s death. She spent time in an orphanage and later in a reform school before moving to Harlem. In 1934, she entered an amateur contest at the Apollo Theater intending to dance, but stage fright pushed her to sing instead. Her performance won first prize and opened the door to her professional music career.

Ella soon joined Chick Webb’s orchestra and became the band’s standout vocalist. In 1938, she recorded “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” a playful swing tune she co-wrote. The song became a major hit and established her as one of the most popular singers of the swing era. After Webb’s death in 1939, Ella led the orchestra before beginning a highly successful solo career.

During the 1940s and 1950s, Ella became renowned for her pure tone, impeccable diction, and groundbreaking scat singing. Her partnership with producer Norman Granz led to the creation of the celebrated “Song Book” albums, in which she interpreted the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hart, and other American composers. These recordings helped solidify the canon of the Great American Songbook and showcased Ella’s extraordinary versatility.

Ella toured internationally, recorded with Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington, and earned widespread acclaim. Over her lifetime, she won 14 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and received the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her contributions to jazz and popular music earned her the title “First Lady of Song.” She passed away on June 15, 1996.

Selected achievements

“A-Tisket, A-Tasket” (1938)
The Song Book series (Cole Porter, Gershwin, Ellington, etc.)
“Ella and Louis” (1956)
14 Grammy Awards
National Medal of Arts (1987)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1992)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did Ella Fitzgerald grow up ?

Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia, but grew up mainly in Yonkers, New York. Her mother died when she was 15 years old, and she moved to Harlem, New York City, where she lived with her aunt.

Was Ella Fitzgerald married ?

Ella Fitzgerald was married twice: first to Benny Kornegay (briefly, from 1941 to 1942), and later to Ray Brown, a jazz bassist, from 1947 to 1953.

Did Ella Fitzgerald have children ?

Ella Fitzgerald had one adopted son, Ray Brown Jr., whom she raised after marrying jazz bassist Ray Brown.

How did Ella Fitzgerald die ?

Ella Fitzgerald died on 15 June 1996, at the age of 79, from complications related to diabetes, following a series of strokes and long-term health problems; her illness had also led to the amputation of both legs in 1993.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

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