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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
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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