Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): Ella Jane Fitzgerald ( April 25 , 1917 – June 15 , 1996 ) was an African-American jazz singer sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song , Queen of Jazz , and Lady Ella .
Output (English): Ella Jane Fitzgerald ( April 25 , 1917 – June 15 , 1996 ) , was an American jazz singer .