At Newport
Ella Fitzgerald · 1958
74 min · 23 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant showcase of jazz standards, where Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly over lush orchestration and infectious rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
- vibrant showcases of classic standards
- intimate moments with soaring vocals
- for evening gatherings
- engaging live performance atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike vocal-centric experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized live jazz recordings and elevated Fitzgerald's recognition in the late 1950s.
- Themes
- Newport Jazz Festival· live performance energy
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'At Newport' captures Ella Fitzgerald during a pivotal moment in her career. Following her celebrated albums from the 1950s, this live recording highlights her transition into mainstream recognition as a leading jazz vocalist. The performance at the Newport Jazz Festival solidified her status as an essential figure in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
- If this clicks, go next to
- Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook — Continues the vibrant jazz standards with rich arrangements and showcases her vocal prowess.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lady in Satin by Billie Holiday — Shares emotional depth and lush orchestration, featuring a powerful vocal performance in a live setting.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "This Can’t Be Love".
- 1 This Can’t Be Love Start here 1:44
- 2 I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) 4:27
- 3 Body and Soul 4:28
- 4 Too Close for Comfort 2:30
- 5 Lullaby of Birdland 2:23
- 6 I’ve Got a Crush on You 2:26
- 7 I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 2:26
- 8 April in Paris 4:02
- 9 Airmail Special 4:34
- 10 I Can’t Give You Anything but Love 7:00
- 11 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:39
- 12 Willow, Weep for Me 3:10
- 13 My Man 3:32
- 14 Lover, Come Back to Me 2:07
- 15 Lady Sings the Blues 3:02
- 16 What a Little Moonlight Can Do 3:20
- 17 I’ll Remember April 2:44
- 18 Body and Soul 3:52
- 19 Skyliner 2:13
- 20 [McRae introduces the band and Midnight Sun] 1:03
- 21 Midnight Sun 4:12
- 22 Love Is Here to Stay 3:14
- 23 Perdido 2:47
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Ella Fitzgerald's catalog. Revitalized live jazz recordings and elevated Fitzgerald's recognition in the late 1950s.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook
1958
Continues the vibrant jazz standards with rich arrangements and showcases her vocal prowess.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
1957
Sets the stage with a strong jazz foundation and showcases her interpretative style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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