Newport Jazz Festival: Live at Carnegie Hall
Ella Fitzgerald · 1973
142 min · 33 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's vibrant vocals dance over a rich tapestry of jazz standards, capturing the essence of live performance.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it documents a historic performance at Carnegie Hall, highlighting the importance of live jazz in American culture. It received critical acclaim and exemplified Fitzgerald's influence on the genre, contributing to her legacy as a leading figure in jazz music.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with variety nostalgic standards celebration
- Context
- Released in 1973, 'Newport Jazz Festival: Live at Carnegie Hall' came during Ella Fitzgerald's later career, following her period of immense popularity in the 1950s and 60s. This live album showcases her enduring talent and adaptability as she performed alongside other jazz legends, reinforcing her place in the pantheon of great jazz vocalists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Miles Davis· John Coltrane· Thelonious Monk· Chet Atkins· Herbie Hancock· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 [opening announcement by Eddie Barefield] / Let’s Get Together 1:03
- 2 Stompin’ at the Savoy Standout 3:45
- 3 A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket 3:15
- 4 Indian Summer 5:07
- 5 Smooth Sailing 3:38
- 6 [Eddie Barefield original] 3:30
- 7 [band introductions] / Let’s Get Together 2:00
- 8 [announcement] 1:03
- 9 You Turned the Tables on Me 5:01
- 10 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:56
- 11 I’ve Got a Crush on You 2:51
- 12 [introduction of Jazz at Carnegie All‐Stars] 1:45
- 13 Somebody Loves Me Standout 9:18
- 14 I Can’t Get Started / The Young Man With the Horn / ’Round Midnight 9:03
- 15 Stardust 3:56
- 16 Avalon 13:10
Disc 2
- 1 “C” Jam Blues 12:33
- 2 [introduction by George Wein and Carmen McRae] 2:26
- 3 I’ve Gotta Be Me 3:03
- 4 Down in the Depths 4:54
- 5 Good Morning Heartache Standout 5:41
- 6 What’s Going On 4:16
- 7 Miss Otis Regrets (She’s Unable to Lunch Today) 4:55
- 8 Medley, Part 1: Don’t Worry ’bout Me 2:10
- 9 Medley, Part 2: These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 3:28
- 10 Any Old Blues 4:43
- 11 Medley, Part 1: Taking a Chance on Love 2:08
- 12 Medley, Part 2: I’m in the Mood for Love 1:19
- 13 Lemon Drop 4:48
- 14 A‐Tisket A‐Tasket (excerpt) 2:12
- 15 Some of These Days 6:28
- 16 People 4:45
- 17 A‐Tisket A‐Tasket (excerpt) 0:41
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