What makes Ella à Nice by Ella Fitzgerald notable?

'Ella à Nice' is significant for its celebration of timeless jazz standards and its critical acclaim upon release, contributing to Fitzgerald's ongoing legacy in the genre. The album received praise for its sophisticated arrangements and showcased her ability to still captivate audiences, reaffirming her status as a leading figure in jazz and traditional pop. Released in 1982, 'Ella à Nice' showcases Fitzgerald at a time when she was reflecting on her illustrious career. This live album followed her recent resurgence in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, particularly after her Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1967 and subsequent performances that reintroduced her to younger audiences.

Who is Ella à Nice for?

Ella à Nice works well if you're into velvet voice for evening relaxation, dynamic medleys for varied moods and wave-like pacing invites immersion.

How many songs are on Ella à Nice?

Ella à Nice has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Ella à Nice

Ella Fitzgerald · 1982

51 min · 11 tracks · jazz · soul · swing

Ella Fitzgerald's velvet voice effortlessly navigates lush jazz arrangements, capturing the essence of classic American standards.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

velvet voice for evening relaxation
dynamic medleys for varied moods
wave-like pacing invites immersion
nostalgic warmth for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced listening experiences
seek immediate, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes: French Riviera elegance· jazz club ambiance
Career context: Released in 1982, 'Ella à Nice' showcases Fitzgerald at a time when she was reflecting on her illustrious career. This live album followed her recent resurgence in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, particularly after her Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1967 and subsequent performances that reintroduced her to younger audiences.
Stylistic neighbors: Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Lady in Satin by Billie Holiday — Shares a lush orchestral arrangement and intimate vocal delivery, evoking deep emotion.

Little Girl Blue by Nina Simone — Captures a similar blend of jazz and soul with poignant lyrics, reflecting personal and societal themes.

Sarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand by Sarah Vaughan — Combines elegant orchestration with rich vocal phrasing, creating a sophisticated jazz ambiance.

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Tracklist

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

1 Night and Day 6:58
2 The Many Faces of Cole Porter Medley: Get Out of Town / Easy to Love / You Do Something to Me 5:32
3 The Ballad Medley: Body and Soul / The Man I Love / Porgy 4:51
4 The Bossa Scene Medley: The Girl From Ipanema / Fly Me to the Moon / O Nosso Amor (Carnival Samba) / Cielito Lindo / Madalena / Agua de Beber (Water to Drink) 5:48
5 Summertime 2:40
6 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 4:27
7 Aspects of Duke Medley: Mood Indigo / Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me / It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) 7:23
8 Something 3:38
9 St. Louis Blues 3:09
10 Close to You 2:50
11 Put a Little Love in Your Heart 4:33

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