Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson
Ella Fitzgerald · 1962
43 min · 15 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant blend of swing and jazz, showcasing Fitzgerald's playful vocals over lush orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady swing for relaxed evenings playful vocals for cheerful moods warm orchestral backdrop for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson' was released in 1962, Ella Fitzgerald had solidified her status as a jazz icon following several successful albums. This record came in the midst of her prolific output during the 1960s, marking a continuation of her collaboration with prominent arrangers like Nelson Riddle, who enhanced her sound with sophisticated orchestrations.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1962. A vibrant blend of swing and jazz, showcasing Fitzgerald's playful vocals over lush orchestral arrangements. This album is significant for its critical acclaim, showcasing Fitzgerald's ability to interpret standards with emotional depth and technical precision. It further solidified her popularity in the mainstream music scene during the early 1960s, highlighting her crossover appeal beyond traditional jazz circles and contributing to the resurgence of big band music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson sound like?
A vibrant blend of swing and jazz, showcasing Fitzgerald's playful vocals over lush orchestral arrangements. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, showcasing Fitzgerald's ability to interpret standards with emotional depth and technical precision. It further solidified her popularity in the mainstream music scene during the early 1960s, highlighting her crossover appeal beyond traditional jazz circles and contributing to the resurgence of big band music. By the time 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson' was released in 1962, Ella Fitzgerald had solidified her status as a jazz icon following several successful albums. This record came in the midst of her prolific output during the 1960s, marking a continuation of her collaboration with prominent arrangers like Nelson Riddle, who enhanced her sound with sophisticated orchestrations.
Who is Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson for?
Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson works well if you're into steady swing for relaxed evenings, playful vocals for cheerful moods and warm orchestral backdrop for gatherings.
How many songs are on Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson?
Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson has 15 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 When Your Lover Has Gone 3:00
- 2 Don’t Be That Way 3:49
- 3 Love Me or Leave Me Standout 2:52
- 4 I Hear Music 2:20
- 5 What Am I Here For? 2:45
- 6 I’m Gonna Go Fishin’ 3:01
- 7 I Won’t Dance Standout 3:33
- 8 I Only Have Eyes for You Standout 2:39
- 9 The Gentleman Is a Dope 4:02
- 10 Mean to Me 2:57
- 11 Alone Together 2:47
- 12 Pick Yourself Up 2:10
- 13 Call Me Darling 2:40
- 14 Somebody Loves Me 2:37
- 15 Cheerful Little Earful 2:06
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