Twelve Nights in Hollywood
Ella Fitzgerald · 2009
250 min · 77 tracks · jazz
Ella Fitzgerald's vibrant vocal mastery intertwines with classic jazz standards, creating an intimate live atmosphere brimming with soulful emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lover Come Back to Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Take the “A” Train — This lively rendition showcases Fitzgerald's impeccable timing and playful interaction with the band, embodying the essence of swing jazz.
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Mack the Knife — Ella's interpretation brings a fresh and dynamic energy to this classic tune, displaying her ability to blend storytelling with musicality.
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A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket — As one of Fitzgerald's signature songs, this track highlights her playful vocal style and knack for engaging the audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ella's vibrant interpretations and improvisational skills shine through in this extensive collection of live performances.
What we noticed
- The album features a total of 77 tracks, with many being short performances that highlight Fitzgerald's vocal prowess.
- The live recordings capture audience reactions, creating an intimate atmosphere that enhances the emotional impact of her performances.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections where the band engages in call-and-response with Fitzgerald's vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- timeless elegance in every note
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for late-night reflections
- great background for social gatherings
- engaging storytelling through classic standards
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Captures Fitzgerald's live performances, showcasing her enduring talent in later years.
- Themes
- Hollywood glamour· jazz club nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Twelve Nights in Hollywood' captures Ella Fitzgerald during a retrospective phase of her illustrious career. By this time, she had already established herself as a jazz icon, having released numerous acclaimed albums since her early days in the 1930s. This album showcases performances from the late 1950s, reflecting her evolution as an artist and celebrating her timeless appeal in the world of jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 0:48
- 2 Lover Come Back to Me Start here 1:55
- 3 Too Close for Comfort 2:39
- 4 Little White Lies 3:01
- 5 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:49
- 6 AC‐Cent‐Tchu‐Ate the Positive 2:53
- 7 Baby Won’t You Please Come Home 3:47
- 8 I Found a New Baby 2:28
- 9 On a Slow Boat to China 2:25
- 10 My Heart Belongs to Daddy 3:15
- 11 Perdido 6:52
- 12 I’ve Got a Crush on You 2:23
- 13 But Not for Me 2:10
- 14 You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me 3:03
- 15 Across the Alley From the Alamo 2:00
- 16 I’m Glad There Is You 3:15
- 17 ’Round Midnight 3:37
- 18 Take the “A” Train 6:45
- 19 Mr. Paganini 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:29
- 2 I Can’t Get Started 3:31
- 3 Give Me the Simple Life 1:53
- 4 Caravan 2:05
- 5 One for My Baby 4:18
- 6 Lorelei 3:16
- 7 A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket 1:54
- 8 Witchcraft 3:04
- 9 Gone With the Wind 2:31
- 10 Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe 3:45
- 11 It’s De‐Lovely 2:15
- 12 The Lady Is a Tramp 2:41
- 13 That Old Black Magic 3:33
- 14 Lullaby of Birdland 2:08
- 15 Ella Introduces the Band 0:39
- 16 Imagination 2:41
- 17 Blue Moon 3:08
- 18 Joe Williams’ Blues 7:21
Disc 3
- 1 The Lady’s in Love With You 1:39
- 2 Love Is Here to Stay 3:34
- 3 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:36
- 4 Anything Goes 2:26
- 5 This Could Be the Start of Something Big 2:25
- 6 Candy 5:07
- 7 Little Girl Blue 3:49
- 8 You’re Driving Me Crazy 3:30
- 9 It’s All Right With Me 2:33
- 10 Just Squeeze Me (but Please Don’t Tease Me) 2:49
- 11 ’S Wonderful 2:28
- 12 How High the Moon 6:20
- 13 Deep Purple 2:17
- 14 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 3:33
- 15 Mack the Knife 3:53
- 16 Exactly Like You 4:30
- 17 Rock It for Me 3:35
- 18 Stompin’ at the Savoy 6:49
- 19 Love for Sale 4:11
- 20 St. Louis Blues 6:05
Disc 4
- 1 All of Me 3:15
- 2 Hard Hearted Hannah 2:38
- 3 Broadway 2:46
- 4 My Kind of Boy 2:42
- 5 It Had to Be You 3:56
- 6 C’est magnifique 3:28
- 7 How Long Has This Been Going On 2:49
- 8 When Your Lover Has Gone 2:10
- 9 Taking a Chance on Love 2:23
- 10 Good Morning Heartache 4:24
- 11 Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie 3:23
- 12 Hallelujah, I Love Him So 2:19
- 13 Angel Eyes 3:25
- 14 Ol’ Man Mose 3:13
- 15 Teach Me Tonight 3:06
- 16 Too Darn Hot / Ella’s Twist 1:10
- 17 Too Darn Hot 2:42
- 18 Bewitched 5:19
- 19 Bill Bailey 3:41
- 20 Bill Bailey (reprise) 3:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Lady in Satin
Billie Holiday
Shares a similar emotional depth and jazz standards, with lush orchestral arrangements.
I Put a Spell on You
Nina Simone
Explores themes of love and nostalgia with a rich vocal delivery over jazz-infused arrangements.
When I Look in Your Eyes
Diana Krall
Combines traditional jazz with intimate vocals, creating a sophisticated, atmosphere.
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