Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin
Ella Fitzgerald · 1983
36 min · 8 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A lush, jazzy celebration of Gershwin's classics, blending Fitzgerald's timeless vocals with Previn's elegant piano arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intimate evening listening vibes smooth, relaxing background music short, engaging musical moments
- Context
- Released in 1983, this album marked a significant collaboration between renowned jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald and conductor André Previn. At this time, Fitzgerald was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, while Previn was transitioning from classical music to jazz performances. This project showcased their shared love for the Great American Songbook and solidified their artistic partnership.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1983. A lush, jazzy celebration of Gershwin's classics, blending Fitzgerald's timeless vocals with Previn's elegant piano arrangements. This album received critical acclaim for its fresh interpretation of Gershwin standards, revitalizing interest in the composer’s work during the early 1980s. It further demonstrated Fitzgerald's enduring vocal prowess and earned her a Grammy nomination, highlighting her influence on both jazz and popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin sound like?
A lush, jazzy celebration of Gershwin's classics, blending Fitzgerald's timeless vocals with Previn's elegant piano arrangements. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its fresh interpretation of Gershwin standards, revitalizing interest in the composer’s work during the early 1980s. It further demonstrated Fitzgerald's enduring vocal prowess and earned her a Grammy nomination, highlighting her influence on both jazz and popular music. Released in 1983, this album marked a significant collaboration between renowned jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald and conductor André Previn. At this time, Fitzgerald was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, while Previn was transitioning from classical music to jazz performances. This project showcased their shared love for the Great American Songbook and solidified their artistic partnership.
Who is Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin for?
Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin works well if you're into intimate evening listening vibes, smooth, relaxing background music and short, engaging musical moments.
How many songs are on Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin?
Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin has 8 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 A Foggy Day Standout 6:11
- 2 Nice Work If You Can Get It Standout 5:15
- 3 But Not for Me 3:54
- 4 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off 2:47
- 5 How Long Has This Been Going On? 5:02
- 6 Who Cares? 4:31
- 7 I’ve Got a Crush on You / Someone to Watch Over Me / Embraceable You 4:57
- 8 They Can’t Take That Away From Me Standout 3:28
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