The Complete Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong on Verve
Ella Fitzgerald · 1997
219 min · 47 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant tapestry of jazz standards woven together by the enchanting voices of Fitzgerald and Armstrong.
Why this album works
This album is significant for bringing to light the extensive body of work produced by Fitzgerald and Armstrong, featuring timeless classics that have been pivotal in shaping the jazz genre. The collection has received critical acclaim for its artistry and was well-received commercially, emphasizing the duo's lasting legacy in American music history.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for cozy gatherings nostalgic vibes for rainy days
- Context
- Released in 1997, this compilation showcases the legendary partnership between Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong during a period when both artists had already cemented their status as jazz icons. While it marks a retrospective look at their collaborations, it also highlights their enduring influence as they continued to perform and inspire new generations of musicians.
- 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 Can’t We Be Friends? 3:47
- 2 Isn’t This a Lovely Day? Standout 6:17
- 3 Moonlight in Vermont 3:43
- 4 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 4:40
- 5 Under a Blanket of Blue 4:18
- 6 Tenderly 5:08
- 7 A Foggy Day 4:34
- 8 Stars Fell on Alabama 3:35
- 9 Cheek to Cheek Standout 5:54
- 10 The Nearness of You 5:42
- 11 April in Paris 6:36
- 12 Don’t Be That Way 5:01
- 13 Makin’ Whoopee 3:59
- 14 They All Laughed 3:50
- 15 Comes Love 2:28
- 16 Autumn in New York 5:57
Disc 2
- 1 Let’s Do It 8:44
- 2 Stompin’ at the Savoy 5:16
- 3 I Won’t Dance 4:47
- 4 Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You? 4:15
- 5 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off 4:15
- 6 These Foolish Things 7:40
- 7 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 3:12
- 8 Willow Weep for Me 4:21
- 9 I’m Puttin’ All My Eggs in One Basket 3:28
- 10 A Fine Romance 3:55
- 11 Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good) 3:45
- 12 Love Is Here to Stay 4:01
- 13 I Get a Kick Out of You 4:20
- 14 Learnin’ the Blues 7:10
- 15 You Won’t Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) 3:53
- 16 Undecided 3:39
Disc 3
- 1 Overture 10:53
- 2 Summertime Standout 5:01
- 3 I Wants to Stay Here 4:38
- 4 My Man’s Gone Now 4:03
- 5 I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin 3:54
- 6 The Buzzard Song 3:00
- 7 Bess, You Is My Woman Now 5:30
- 8 It Ain’t Necessarily So 6:36
- 9 What You Want Wid Bess? 2:02
- 10 A Woman Is a Sometime Thing 4:50
- 11 Oh, Doctor Jesus 2:01
- 12 Medley: Here Come De Honey Man / Crab Man / Oh, Dey’s So Fresh and Fine 3:31
- 13 There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York 4:56
- 14 Oh Bess, Oh Where Is My Bess? 2:37
- 15 Oh Lawd, I’m on My Way 2:57
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