A Perfect Match cover

A Perfect Match

Ella Fitzgerald · 2002

46 min · 11 tracks · jazz · soul · swing

Ella Fitzgerald's timeless voice weaves through classic jazz standards with emotional depth and masterful phrasing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional journey
  • sophisticated evening ambiance
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • intimate setting for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Themes
jazz club nostalgia· heartbreak ballads· swing era joy
Career context
Released in 2002, 'A Perfect Match' came during a period of reverence for Fitzgerald's legacy, showcasing her enduring talent even years after her passing in 1996. This album features previously unreleased recordings from the late 1980s and early 1990s, capturing her vibrant interpretations of jazz standards.
Stylistic neighbors
Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Lady in Satin by Billie Holiday — Both evoke deep emotional resonance with lush orchestration and heartfelt vocal delivery.
I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — Shares a similar blend of jazz standards with poignant themes of love and heartbreak.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone 2:03
  • 2 Sweet Georgia Brown 3:09
  • 3 Some Other Spring 4:23
  • 4 Make Me Rainbows 3:26
  • 5 After You’ve Gone 3:51
  • 6 ’Round Midnight 4:40
  • 7 Fine and Mellow 2:40
  • 8 You’ve Changed 3:16
  • 9 Honeysuckle Rose 3:25
  • 10 St. Louis Blues 5:23
  • 11 Basella 10:28

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