Ella Fitzgerald/Armstrong - Ella & Louis [Remaster]

Artist:

Fitzgerald, Ella

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Description:

Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Oscar Peterson (piano); Herb Ellis (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Buddy Rich (drums).
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California on August 16, 1956. Orginally released on Verve (4003). Includes liner notes by John McDonough.
An inspired collaboration, masterminded by producer Norman Granz. Both artists were riding high at this stage in their careers. Granz assembled a stellar quartet of Oscar Peterson (piano), Buddy Rich (drums), Herb Ellis (guitar) and Ray Brown (bass). Equally inspired was the choice of material, with the gruffness of Armstrong`s voice blending like magic with Fitzgerald`s stunningly silky delivery. Outstanding are Irving Berlin`s "Cheek To Cheek" and "Isn`t This A Lovely Day," and everything else works like a dream, with the golden star going to the Gershwin brothers` "They Can`t Take That Away From Me." Gentle and sincere, this is deserving of a place in every home.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Can`t We Be Friends
2. Isn`t This a Lovely Day?
3. Moonlight in Vermont
4. They Can`t Take That Away From Me
5. Under a Blanket of Blue
6. Tenderly
7. Foggy Day, A
8. Stars Fell on Alabama
9. Cheek to Cheek
10. Nearness of You, The
11. April in Paris

Album Information

Release Date:

03/07/2000

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Jazz Vocal

Subgenre:

Classic Jazz Vocals

Label:

Verve (USA)

Producer:

Norman Granz

Catalog Number:

543 304

Original Release Year:

1956

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Mixed

Guest Artist:

Oscar Peterson; Herb Ellis; Ray Brown; Buddy Rich

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