What makes Ella in Budapest by Ella Fitzgerald notable?

This album is significant as it highlights Fitzgerald's timeless appeal and features her performing in Budapest, which marked a cultural exchange during the post-communist era. The live recording format emphasizes her spontaneity and artistry, contributing to a revival of interest in classic jazz performances at the time. Released in 1999, 'Ella in Budapest' captures Ella Fitzgerald during her later years when she continued to be a prominent figure in jazz. This album showcases her enduring vocal prowess and ability to connect with audiences, following decades of influential work that established her as the First Lady of Song.

Who is Ella in Budapest for?

Ella in Budapest works well if you're into vibrant live performance energy, soulful interpretations of classics and improvisational moments throughout.

How many songs are on Ella in Budapest?

Ella in Budapest has 19 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Ella in Budapest

Ella Fitzgerald · 1999

78 min · 19 tracks · jazz · soul · swing

A vibrant live performance filled with improvisational jazz and soulful interpretations of classic standards.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant live performance energy
soulful interpretations of classics
improvisational moments throughout
dynamic journey with peaks
for late-night gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes: Budapest jazz scene· live improvisation· soulful standards
Career context: Released in 1999, 'Ella in Budapest' captures Ella Fitzgerald during her later years when she continued to be a prominent figure in jazz. This album showcases her enduring vocal prowess and ability to connect with audiences, following decades of influential work that established her as the First Lady of Song.
Stylistic neighbors: Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Lady in Satin by Billie Holiday — Shares deep emotional delivery and lush orchestration, capturing jazz standards with a soulful touch.

Nina at the Village Gate by Nina Simone — Features live improvisation and passionate interpretations, resonating with the same vibrant performance energy.

Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown by Sarah Vaughan — Presents rich vocal improvisation and jazz standards in a similarly intimate, live setting.

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Tracklist

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

1 Crazy Rhythm 3:29
2 This Girl’s in Love With You / I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 5:02
3 Open Your Window 4:20
4 Satin Doll 2:41
5 Spinning Wheel 3:47
6 As Time Goes By 3:34
7 You’d Better Love Me 2:06
8 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:48
9 Hello Young Lovers 4:11
10 I Concentrate on You / You Go to My Head 5:16
11 The Girl From Ipanema 6:37
12 Cabaret 3:20
13 Dancing in the Dark 3:14
14 Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head 5:41
15 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:03
16 Summertime 3:02
17 (If You Can’t Sing It) You’ll Have to Swing It (a.k.a. Mr. Paganini) 4:18
18 Mack the Knife 8:04
19 People 3:35

What to play next

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