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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2013 21:28:00 GMT -5
Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald, also known as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella", was an American jazz vocalist with a vocal range spanning three octaves. Wikipedia Born: April 25, 1917, Newport News, VA Died: June 15, 1996, Beverly Hills, CA Children: Ray Brown, Jr. Spouse: Ray Brown (m. 1947–1953), Benny Kornegay (m. 1941–1943) ellafitzgerald.altervista.org/discography_gen.htm |
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Post by Admin on Dec 6, 2013 6:44:30 GMT -5
Somewhat related, Ella Fitzgerald recorded a number of sides of Cole Porter songs on Verve in 1956. While these were IMHO some of the best of Ella, it raises the question - which orchestra that Ella recorded with was your favorite?
Chick Webb which became Ella's Orchestra after the death of Chick, or Duke Ellington who always seemed to come back to Ella.
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Post by johnt on Dec 6, 2013 20:59:46 GMT -5
I don't really have a favorite. She sounded good with every Orchestra she recorded with, including Basie.
This is my favorite Ella (maybe it's everyone's). I still break up when I hear Mack the Knife. Always lifts my spirits. A jazz classic, for sure.
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Post by JamesP on Apr 25, 2015 16:00:37 GMT -5
On the 98th anniversary of her birth (April 25, 1918)
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Post by tom1960 on Apr 25, 2015 19:26:19 GMT -5
I was listening online today and one of the stations was paying tribute to Ella Fitzgerald throughout the program. While I'm not a huge fan of jazz vocalists, I have to admit there was some pretty good music played. I might have to delve into her catalogue.
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Post by JamesP on Apr 26, 2015 7:59:06 GMT -5
I was listening online today and one of the stations was paying tribute to Ella Fitzgerald throughout the program. While I'm not a huge fan of jazz vocalists, I have to admit there was some pretty good music played. I might have to delve into her catalogue. Tom, I recommend Ella: Legendary Decca Recordings. Get it in vinyl if possible, but the CD is great! It was recorded in 1945 by Decca  |
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Post by tom1960 on Apr 26, 2015 9:20:57 GMT -5
Actually Jim, I was interested in her series of "songbooks" releases. I heard a few cuts from those releases yesterday and sounded quite good. The announcer stated these releases were a boon to her career. He claimed Norman Granz who ran Verve Records was a genius for suggesting this to Ella.
On a side note: The announcer mentioned earlier, works for KCSM radio in San Mateo, CA. Sonny Buxton hosts one of the best jazz shows I've heard on Saturdays from 1 to 5 PM Eastern time. Full of informative info. without being longwinded. Check the show out for yourself. Dick Conti who follows Sonny isn't shabby either.
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Post by Dave on Nov 13, 2015 23:10:43 GMT -5
The Songbooks are priceless gems. All wonderful with the Johnny Mercer an special standout.
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