The Best Is Yet to Come
Ella Fitzgerald · 1982
40 min · 10 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A soulful blend of jazz standards infused with Ella's timeless elegance and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- soulful reflections on love
- evening relaxation with elegance
- intimate moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- New York nostalgia· Billie Holiday tribute· post-hiatus resurgence
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'The Best Is Yet to Come' marked Ella Fitzgerald's return to the studio after a brief hiatus. At this point in her career, she was already an established icon, yet this album showcased her continued relevance and artistry within the jazz genre as she embraced contemporary arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lady in Satin by Billie Holiday — Shares a deep emotional resonance and lush orchestration, echoing nostalgia and longing.Sarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand by Sarah Vaughan — Combines traditional jazz with contemporary arrangements, showcasing vocal elegance and emotional depth.I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — Explores similar themes of love and heartache, wrapped in soulful jazz and rich instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Be That Way 4:07
- 2 God Bless the Child 4:46
- 3 I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone 3:53
- 4 You're Driving Me Crazy 3:30
- 5 Any Old Time 4:24
- 6 Good-Bye 4:04
- 7 Autumn in New York 3:28
- 8 The Best Is Yet to Come 5:22
- 9 Deep Purple 4:06
- 10 Somewhere in the Night 3:06
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