Ella Swings Gently with Nelson
Ella Fitzgerald · 1962
48 min · 15 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A lush, velvety collection of standards featuring Fitzgerald's impeccable phrasing over delicate orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration throughout velvety sound for cozy evenings intimate moments of reflection
- Context
- In 1962, Ella Fitzgerald was a seasoned jazz vocalist with a prestigious career spanning over two decades. 'Ella Swings Gently with Nelson' came during her prolific period at Verve Records, following her critically acclaimed albums like 'Ella and Basie!' (1963). This album showcased her ability to reinterpret classic standards with elegance and sophistication.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella Swings Gently with Nelson is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1962. A lush, velvety collection of standards featuring Fitzgerald's impeccable phrasing over delicate orchestral arrangements. This album is significant for its seamless blend of Fitzgerald's vocal artistry with the lush arrangements by Nelson Riddle, which helped redefine the orchestral jazz sound in the early 60s. It received positive reviews from critics and has continued to influence vocalists within the jazz genre, cementing Fitzgerald's legacy as one of the foremost interpreters of American song. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella Swings Gently with Nelson sound like?
A lush, velvety collection of standards featuring Fitzgerald's impeccable phrasing over delicate orchestral arrangements. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella Swings Gently with Nelson by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is significant for its seamless blend of Fitzgerald's vocal artistry with the lush arrangements by Nelson Riddle, which helped redefine the orchestral jazz sound in the early 60s. It received positive reviews from critics and has continued to influence vocalists within the jazz genre, cementing Fitzgerald's legacy as one of the foremost interpreters of American song. In 1962, Ella Fitzgerald was a seasoned jazz vocalist with a prestigious career spanning over two decades. 'Ella Swings Gently with Nelson' came during her prolific period at Verve Records, following her critically acclaimed albums like 'Ella and Basie!' (1963). This album showcased her ability to reinterpret classic standards with elegance and sophistication.
Who is Ella Swings Gently with Nelson for?
Ella Swings Gently with Nelson works well if you're into steady melodic exploration throughout, velvety sound for cozy evenings and intimate moments of reflection.
How many songs are on Ella Swings Gently with Nelson?
Ella Swings Gently with Nelson has 15 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Sweet and Slow 3:17
- 2 Georgia on My Mind Standout 3:32
- 3 I Can’t Get Started Standout 3:34
- 4 Street of Dreams 3:13
- 5 Imagination 3:48
- 6 The Very Thought of You 2:48
- 7 It’s a Blue World 2:46
- 8 Darn That Dream 2:33
- 9 She’s Funny That Way 3:16
- 10 I Wished on the Moon 2:45
- 11 It’s a Pity to Say Goodnight 2:37
- 12 My One and Only Love 3:15
- 13 Body and Soul Standout 3:45
- 14 Call Me Darling 3:36
- 15 All of Me 3:22
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