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On this
page you will find three Just Jazz-suggested CD's
by
Ella Fitzgerald,
all classic releases, all linked to Amazon.com for available purchase.
CD Picks - Ella Fitzgerald
(b. 4/25/18 - Newport News, VA d. 6/10/96
- Beverly Hills, CA)

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Title:
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book
Personnel: Ella (vocals), featuring
the Buddy Bregman Orchestra
Recorded: 1956
Label: Verve
Comments: When Ella won a talent contest
in the early 1930's in Harlem, the world was introduced to a natural
born gem of a musician. Starting with her first gig with the great
big band drummer, Chick Webb, Ella went on to legendary status.
Not only loved by the general public, but respected with awe by
her fellow musicians, Ella's tone was just superb. Additionally,
her scatting ability could rival that of any great instrumentalist!
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Title:
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George Gershwin Song Book
Personnel: Ella (vocals), featuring
the Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Recorded: 1959
Label: Verve
Comments: Like the Cole Porter Song Book
above, Ella made a whole series devoted to the "Great American
Songbook." These are just superb recordings, documenting
one of America's great ladies of swing!
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Title:
Rhythm Is My Business
Personnel: Ella (vocals), Bill Doggett
(organ, arranger, conductor), and his orchestra featuring Phil
Woods (alto sax), George Duvivier (bass), Gus Johnson (drum),
and Hang Jones (piano).
Recorded: 1962
Label: Verve
Comments: This CD is unique in that
it features the great organ player, Bill Doggett, both as player
and arranger. A wonderful recording, Rhythm Is My Business
is slightly off the beaten track with regard to notoriety, but
nevertheless a necessity for any serious Ella Fitzgerald collector.
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