The Accomplishments In Ella Fitzgerald's Life

The Work Itself Ella Fitzgerald achieved a multitude of accomplishments in her life. One of the many were her thirteen grammies. These grammies were: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance, Soloist in 1958 and 1959; Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance 1958, 1959, 1960, and 1962; Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal in 1976 and 1979; Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female in 1980, 1981, 1983, and 1990; and Grammy Award for Best Historical Album in 1995. These awards she earned through hard work and dedication; she becomes a role model to artists around the world, proving that you can come from nothing and reach your goals. Ella, who grew up on the streets and had trouble with the authorities, was able to overcome this and achieve her dream, earning several awards in the process. These grammies are proof of her many accomplishments in achieving her dreams. Ella was the first woman to win a grammy. Ella gave money to underprivileged …show more content…
She was a prime example of women working and achieving their dreams. She was a role model to woman of all races; being a successful woman of color was impressive, especially during a time of segregation. As stated in Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography of the First Lady of Jazz, written by Stuart Nicholson, Ella’s manager Norman Granz made sure that Ella was never treated poorly because of her race. When they would go to certain shows, the crowds would not be segregated and separated, and if the owner of the building treated Ella unfairly, Norman would not let Ella perform there. Her race did not hold her back, it gave her the motivation to be her best possible. All Ella Fitzgerald truly cared about was singing, she was passionate about it and would not let obstacles obstruct her from that. Her race and gender, although an inconvenience during the time, she sill achieved her ultimate dreams of