Dear Ella
Dee Dee Bridgewater · 1997
63 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant homage to jazz's golden era, blending classic standards with Dee Dee Bridgewater's rich, emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant homage to classic standards
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- emotive vocals for rich immersion
- for late-night listening
- swinging rhythms that invite participation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike vocal-centric musical experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Dear Ella' marked a significant moment in Dee Dee Bridgewater's career as it was her first tribute album dedicated to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. By this time, Bridgewater had already established herself as a prominent figure in jazz, following her Grammy-winning album 'Keeping Tradition' and this project showcased her deep respect for Fitzgerald's influence on jazz music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Simone· Cassandra Wilson· Diana Krall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A-Tisket, A-Tasket 2:32
- 2 Mack the Knife 3:58
- 3 Undecided 6:22
- 4 Midnight Sun 7:22
- 5 Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) 3:31
- 6 How High the Moon 5:04
- 7 If You Can't Sing It, You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini) 6:33
- 8 Cotton Tail 2:57
- 9 My Heart Belongs to Daddy 5:05
- 10 (I'd Like to Get You on a) Slow Boat to China 2:56
- 11 Oh, Lady Be Good 3:39
- 12 Stairway to the Stars 4:10
- 13 Dear Ella 4:56
- 14 Das Moritat von Mackie Messer 4:01
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