Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
Ella Fitzgerald · 1957
225 min · 51 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through Duke Ellington's lush orchestrations, blending swing and soul with impeccable timing.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1957, this album marked a significant collaboration between Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, following her earlier successes in the jazz scene. At this point in her career, Fitzgerald was already an established figure in jazz, having gained acclaim for her improvisational skills and vocal range. This album solidified her status as a premier interpreter of American song.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1957. Ella Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through Duke Ellington's lush orchestrations, blending swing and soul with impeccable timing. The album is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the jazz genre, showcasing Fitzgerald's ability to reinterpret classic songs with fresh vigor. It received widespread praise from critics and fans alike, being hailed as one of the best jazz vocal albums of its time, and helped to further popularize Ellington's compositions among new audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book sound like?
Ella Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through Duke Ellington's lush orchestrations, blending swing and soul with impeccable timing. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
The album is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the jazz genre, showcasing Fitzgerald's ability to reinterpret classic songs with fresh vigor. It received widespread praise from critics and fans alike, being hailed as one of the best jazz vocal albums of its time, and helped to further popularize Ellington's compositions among new audiences. Released in 1957, this album marked a significant collaboration between Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, following her earlier successes in the jazz scene. At this point in her career, Fitzgerald was already an established figure in jazz, having gained acclaim for her improvisational skills and vocal range. This album solidified her status as a premier interpreter of American song.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book for?
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book?
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book has 51 tracks, running approximately 225 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Rockin’ in Rhythm 5:21
- 2 Drop Me Off in Harlem 3:51
- 3 Day Dream 4:01
- 4 Caravan 3:55
- 5 Take the “A” Train Standout 6:42
- 6 I Ain’t Got Nothin’ but the Blues Standout 4:43
- 7 Clementine 2:40
- 8 I Didn’t Know About You 4:13
- 9 I’m Beginning to See the Light 3:27
- 10 Lost in Meditation 3:27
- 11 Perdido 6:14
- 12 Cotton Tail 3:26
- 13 Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me 7:43
- 14 Just A‐Sittin’ and A‐Rockin’ 3:34
- 15 Solitude 2:09
- 16 Rocks in My Bed 3:59
- 17 Satin Doll 3:29
- 18 Sophisticated Lady 5:20
Disc 2
- 1 Just Squeeze Me (but Don’t Tease Me) 4:17
- 2 It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) 4:15
- 3 Azure 2:23
- 4 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 4:11
- 5 In a Sentimental Mood 2:47
- 6 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 5:02
- 7 Prelude to a Kiss 5:29
- 8 Mood Indigo Standout 3:28
- 9 In a Mellow Tone 5:12
- 10 Love You Madly 4:42
- 11 Lush Life 3:40
- 12 Squatty Roo 3:42
- 13 I’m Just a Lucky So and So 4:14
- 14 All Too Soon 4:24
- 15 Everything but You 2:57
- 16 I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) 6:15
- 17 Bli‐Blip 3:03
Disc 3
- 1 Chelsea Bridge 3:26
- 2 Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald 16:19
- 3 The E and D Blues (E for Ella, D for Duke) 5:04
- 4 Chelsea Bridge (take 1, rehearsal) 4:36
- 5 Chelsea Bridge (take 2, rehearsal) 4:09
- 6 Chelsea Bridge (take 3, rehearsal) 4:17
- 7 Chelsea Bridge (take 4, rehearsal) 3:27
- 8 Chelsea Bridge (take 5, rehearsal) 2:16
- 9 Chelsea Bridge (take 6, rehearsal) 1:31
- 10 Chelsea Bridge (take 7, rehearsal) 6:46
- 11 Chelsea Bridge (take 8, rehearsal) 5:50
- 12 All Heart (alternate take) 4:02
- 13 All Heart (take 1, complete take) 3:42
- 14 All Heart (take 2, complete take) 3:30
- 15 All Heart (take 3, complete take) 3:43
- 16 Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald: Introduction (various takes) 4:59
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