Ella at Juan-Les-Pins
155 min · 49 tracks · jazz
Ella Fitzgerald's vibrant vocals soar over a lively mix of jazz standards and swing rhythms, capturing the essence of live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hello, Dolly! Start here — Fitzgerald's rendition of this classic showcases her ability to infuse joy and charisma into every note, making it a highlight of her live shows.
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Summertime — In this track, Fitzgerald delivers a hauntingly beautiful interpretation that highlights her emotional depth and mastery over phrasing.
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Mack the Knife — This version features vibrant improvisation and playful interaction with the audience, demonstrating Fitzgerald's improvisational skills and charm.
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St. Louis Blues — Fitzgerald’s soulful delivery and expressive phrasing transcend the traditional blues format, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fitzgerald's vibrant live performances shine through, but the repetition and sequencing affect its overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining an upbeat tempo while others slow down for ballads, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant performances for celebration
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- for lively gatherings
- nostalgic charm and warmth
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek cohesive long-form pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captures a resurgence in popularity, showcasing her live performance energy.
- Themes
- French Riviera jazz· live festival energy· vocal improvisation mastery
- Career context
- Released in 1969, Ella at Juan-Les-Pins captures Ella Fitzgerald during a prolific period of her career as she enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Following her earlier works, this live album showcases her dynamic stage presence and vocal prowess after decades in the industry, affirming her status as a leading figure in jazz and popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 [introduction in french] 0:40
- 2 Hello, Dolly! Start here 2:06
- 3 Day in, Day Out 2:53
- 4 Just A‐Sittin’ and A‐Rockin’ 4:13
- 5 I Love Being Here With You 3:31
- 6 People 4:25
- 7 Someone to Watch Over Me 3:42
- 8 Can’t Buy Me Love 2:50
- 9 Them There Eyes 2:34
- 10 The Lady Is a Tramp 4:38
- 11 Summertime 2:49
- 12 Cutie Pants 1:38
- 13 I’m Puttin’ All My Eggs in One Basket 2:35
- 14 St. Louis Blues 5:45
- 15 Perdido 7:15
- 16 A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket 0:53
- 17 Mack the Knife 3:43
- 18 A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket 1:29
- 19 Honeysuckle Rose 5:06
- 20 Introduction 1:10
- 21 Hello, Dolly! Start here 2:17
- 22 Day in, Day Out 2:47
- 23 Just A‐Sittin’ and A‐Rockin’ 3:59
- 24 I Love Being Here With You 3:24
Disc 2
- 1 People 3:59
- 2 Someone to Watch Over Me 3:41
- 3 Can’t Buy Me Love 2:57
- 4 Them There Eyes 2:33
- 5 The Lady Is a Tramp 4:44
- 6 Summertime 3:07
- 7 Cutie Pants 1:40
- 8 I’m Puttin’ All My Eggs in One Basket 2:37
- 9 St. Louis Blues 7:00
- 10 Perdido 7:07
- 11 A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket 1:20
- 12 Goody Goody 1:52
- 13 The Boy From Ipanema 2:41
- 14 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 2:37
- 15 You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To 2:52
- 16 Shiny Stockings 3:20
- 17 Somewhere in the Night 2:23
- 18 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 3:12
- 19 Blues in the Night 4:04
- 20 Too Close for Comfort 2:23
- 21 Mack the Knife 3:34
- 22 When Lights Are Low / A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket 1:48
- 23 The Cricket Song 2:22
- 24 How High the Moon 3:57
- 25 A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket / When Lights Are Low 0:57
If this landed
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