Desc: Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald: Directed by Katja Duregger. With Kathleen Renish, Ella Fitzgerald, Judith Tick, Terri Lyne Carrington. Born on April 25, 1917 in Virginia, Ella Fitzgerald left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. Endowed with an absolute ear, perfect intonation and an impressive range spanning three octaves, she began her career at 17 and within a few years became one of the most renowned swing singers in America. With the same ease, she rubbed shoulders with bebop and improvised scat, and became known as the "First Lady of jazz".