Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate evening listening vibes
  • smooth, relaxing background music
  • short, engaging musical moments
  • nostalgic and romantic atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Foggy Day 6:11
  • 2 Nice Work If You Can Get It 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 3:28

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