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Jazz found its voice through extraordinary women. Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song,” amazed with flawless scat singing and crystal-clear tone. Billie Holiday poured pain and intimacy into every line, turning personal sorrow into timeless art. Sarah Vaughan enchanted with rich, velvety phrasing, while later artists like Diana Krall brought jazz into contemporary ears. Their sound filled smoky clubs and concert halls, carried by swinging big bands or tender piano accompaniments. The hallmarks were syncopated rhythms, improvisation, walking basslines, and trumpet flourishes under velvet voices. Female jazz vocalists turned lyrics into living emotions, whether playful or heartbreaking. They made jazz universal, shaping both history and the future. Snap your fingers, hum the melody, or let your voice join the swing — female jazz singers invite you to live inside the rhythm!