Misty 1959 Ella Fitzgerald

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Ella Jane Fitzgerald (1917–1996) known as the "First Lady of Song," the "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was renowned for her clear and pure tone, perfect diction, phrasing, absolute pitch, and improvisational ability, particularly in scat singing.
At the age of 15, Fitzgerald experienced the tragic loss of her mother and lived with her aunt in Harlem, where she reportedly faced abuse. She was also housed in the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx and made a living by singing on the streets of Harlem. Though Fitzgerald was a lonely and shy girl in New York, she dedicated herself to her performances. She did not engage much in social activities but was passionate when she joined the band. She explained, "I don't want to say the wrong thing, which I always do, but I think I do better when I sing."
After a tumultuous adolescence, Fitzgerald found stability and success in music with the Chick Webb Orchestra. She made her debut at the Mocambo nightclub in Hollywood, where her friend Marilyn Monroe played a pivotal role in advancing her career.
Fitzgerald received 14 Grammy Awards and established a charitable foundation to give back to society through contributions to children's education, music education, and health issues.
In 1993, she gave her last performance after a 60-year career, and she passed away at the age of 79 three years later.

"Misty" is a jazz standard written and originally recorded in 1954 by pianist Erroll Garner. He composed it as an instrumental and recorded in 1954 for the album Contrasts. Lyrics were added later by Johnny Burke. It appeared on Johnny Mathis' 1959 album Heavenly, and this recording reached number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles chart. It has since become Mathis’ signature song.
The song has been recorded by many other artists, including versions by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Ray Stevens who released a hit country version.