This limited-edition collection of 50 singles from Ella Fitzgerald’s hit-making years on Verve Records, the second of two volumes, showcases Ella singing with an incomparable level of artistry, whether interpreting songs by Cole Porter, the Gershwins or The Beatles, and features liner notes by Ella biographer, Stuart Nicholson. Quantities are limited, pre-order yours now!
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Available for pre-order today: The Rodgers and Hart Songbook is full of standards that everyone knows and loves, but in Ella’s hands these songs become even more special. Standouts include: ‘Manhattan’, which has one of the most sublime moments on any Ella recording, ‘There’s a Small Hotel’, ‘You Took Advantage of Me’, and the perennial, ‘My Funny Valentine’. It features the cream of West Coast session musicians: Maynard Ferguson (trumpet), Milt Bernhart (trombone), Herb Geller and Ted Nash and Bud Shank (doubling on clarinets and saxophone), Barney Kessel (guitar), and Alvin Stoller (drums). 🎶
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Ella takes the mic in New York City in 1947, surrounded by jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Brown. 🎤✨ 📸: William P. Gottlieb
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Ella shines on NBC 💖✨ 📸: Getty, NBC
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Ella at London Airport on May 18, 1959 about to board a plane for New York after her tour of England. 📸: AP Photo
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Did you know you can visit Ella's virtual dressing room? Explore music, fun facts, outfits and more at ellafitzgerald.com/dressingroom!
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"Summertime, and the living's easy..." ☀️🍉🌻
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From layers of tulle to sequined skirts, Ella Fitzgerald was known for her phenominal style. Not only did her voice wow her audiences, but her keen fashion sense made sure she was shining on the stage! 👗💖 📸: credit to the owners
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Ella in 1960 at a big show in Stadthalle, Vienna! 📸: Getty Images
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That swing hits different when it’s Ella Fitzgerald. Tap into the jazz magic on Amazon Music. 🎤✨ www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B000QJKAMS/ell…
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*official YouTube page updated by representatives of the estate of Ella Fitzgerald*
6 September 2018