Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert
Ella Fitzgerald · 1988
60 min · 18 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, showcasing Fitzgerald's unmatched vocal agility and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- vibrant celebration of live performance swaying rhythms for gatherings emotional depth in every note
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert' marked Ella Fitzgerald's continued prominence in jazz during her later career. This live album captures her performance for her 71st birthday, a testament to her enduring legacy and popularity as she solidified her status as a timeless icon of American music.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1988. A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, showcasing Fitzgerald's unmatched vocal agility and emotional depth. The album is significant not only for its celebration of Fitzgerald's storied career but also for its critical reception, with many praising her ability to convey emotion through song well into her later years. The concert highlights her enduring influence on the jazz genre and serves as a reminder of her contributions to music history, even receiving recognition within various jazz circles for its quality. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert sound like?
A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, showcasing Fitzgerald's unmatched vocal agility and emotional depth. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
The album is significant not only for its celebration of Fitzgerald's storied career but also for its critical reception, with many praising her ability to convey emotion through song well into her later years. The concert highlights her enduring influence on the jazz genre and serves as a reminder of her contributions to music history, even receiving recognition within various jazz circles for its quality. Released in 1988, 'Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert' marked Ella Fitzgerald's continued prominence in jazz during her later career. This live album captures her performance for her 71st birthday, a testament to her enduring legacy and popularity as she solidified her status as a timeless icon of American music.
Who is Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert for?
Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert works well if you're into vibrant celebration of live performance, swaying rhythms for gatherings and emotional depth in every note.
How many songs are on Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert?
Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert has 18 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 [introduction in italian] 0:21
- 2 St. Louis Blues Standout 5:58
- 3 These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 3:28
- 4 Just Squeeze Me 3:04
- 5 Angel Eyes 3:36
- 6 That Old Black Magic Standout 3:37
- 7 Just One of Those Things 3:39
- 8 I Loves You Porgy Standout 4:56
- 9 It’s All Right With Me 2:37
- 10 I Can’t Give You Anything but Love 3:29
- 11 [introduction in italian] 0:57
- 12 When You’re Smiling (the Whole World Smiles With You) 1:39
- 13 A Foggy Day 3:09
- 14 Midnight Sun 3:39
- 15 The Lady Is a Tramp 2:48
- 16 Sophisticated Lady 3:57
- 17 Caravan 2:43
- 18 Stompin’ at the Savoy 7:09
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