Montreux '75
Ella Fitzgerald · 1975
46 min · 9 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's voice soars through a vibrant jazz landscape filled with rhythmic precision and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intimate late-night gatherings
- soaring vocals that captivate
- rich emotional depth throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Montreux Jazz Festival· live performance intimacy· swinging rhythms
- Career context
- By 1975, Ella Fitzgerald was firmly established as a jazz icon, celebrated for her vocal prowess and improvisational skills. 'Montreux '75' was recorded during a live performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, showcasing her enduring appeal and ability to captivate audiences even in her later years. This album followed her acclaimed 'Ella in Berlin' and further cemented her status as a leading figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lady in Satin by Billie Holiday — Shares emotional depth and vocal intimacy, with lush orchestration enhancing personal storytelling.I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — Combines soulful delivery and jazz influences, with a focus on emotional resonance and live spontaneity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caravan 2:36
- 2 Satin Doll 2:49
- 3 Teach Me Tonight 4:36
- 4 Wave 5:11
- 5 It’s All Right With Me 2:59
- 6 Let’s Do It 5:39
- 7 How High the Moon 8:36
- 8 The Girl From Ipanema 8:14
- 9 ’Tain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do 5:58
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