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.
Why this album works
'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.
- Best for
- velvet voice for evening relaxation dynamic medleys for varied moods wave-like pacing invites immersion
- 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
- Dave Brubeck· Miles Davis· John Coltrane· Thelonious Monk· Chet Atkins· Herbie Hancock· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Night and Day Standout 6:58
- 2 The Many Faces of Cole Porter Medley: Get Out of Town / Easy to Love / You Do Something to Me Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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