Name: The Very Best Of The Duke Ellington Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Brand: Ella Fitzgerald
SKU: 602577175664
Price: 9.9 USD
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Ella Fitzgerald's SONGBOOK albums from the mid-'50s are among the most famous records in jazz history, and although she recorded albums dedicated to a number of fine songwriters, from Cole Porter to Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, it's her tribute to Duke Ellington and his musical partner Billy Strayhorn that's the pinnacle. Backed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra--then at the peak of its powers--and produced by the legendary Norman Granz, Fitzgerald recorded two full volumes of Ellington-Strayhorn compositions, from early standards like "Take the 'A' Train" to the brand-new "The E and D Blues." Many of Fitzgerald's renditions of these tunes are simply definitive. Though this 70-minute compilation is a generous sampler especially suited for neophytes, more zealous fans--either of Ellington or of Fitzgerald--will only be happy with the complete works.

1. Take The "A" Train

by Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Featured Artist: Duke Ellington
His Orchestra
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Billy Strayhorn; Other

2. Sophisticated Lady

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Double Bass: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Alvin Stoller; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel; Performer
Performer: Joe Mondragon
Ben Webster
Barney Kessel
Paul Smith
Stuff Smith
Alvin Stoller; Performer
Piano: Paul Smith; Performer
Saxophone: Ben Webster; Performer
Violin: Stuff Smith; Performer
Composer: Mitchell Parish
Irving Mills
Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Mills
Mitchell Parish
Duke Ellington; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Mitchell Parish
Irving Mills; Other

3. Solitude

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Eddie De Lange; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Eddie De Lange; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Eddie De Lange; Other

4. Satin Doll

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Billy Strayhorn
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Billy Strayhorn
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Johnny Mercer
Billy Strayhorn; Other

5. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon; Performer
Drums: Alvin Stoller; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel; Performer
Performer: Paul Smith
Barney Kessel
Ella Fitzgerald
Ben Webster
Joe Mondragon
Alvin Stoller
Stuff Smith; Performer
Piano: Paul Smith; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ben Webster; Performer
Violin: Stuff Smith; Performer
Vocals: Ella Fitzgerald; Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Bob Russell; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Russell; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bob Russell; Other

6. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Ella Fitzgerald; Performer
Vocals: Ella Fitzgerald; Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Author: Irving Mills; Production
Engineer: Val Valentin; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production

7. Prelude To A Kiss

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Gordon
Irving Mills; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Mills
Irving Gordon; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Irving Mills
Irving Gordon; Other

8. In A Sentimental Mood

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Manny Kurtz; Composer
Lyricist: Manny Kurtz
Irving Mills; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Irving Mills
Manny Kurtz; Other

9. Caravan

by Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Featured Artist: Duke Ellington
His Orchestra
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Juan Tizol
Irving Mills
Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Juan Tizol
Irving Mills; Composer
Engineer: Val Valentin; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Irving Mills
Juan Tizol; Other

10. Mood Indigo

by Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson

Featured Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Double Bass: Ray Brown; Performer
Drums: Alvin Stoller; Performer
Guitar: Herb Ellis; Performer
Performer: Alvin Stoller
Ray Brown
Oscar Peterson
Herb Ellis; Performer
Piano: Oscar Peterson; Performer
Composer: Barney Bigard
Irving Mills
Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Barney Bigard
Duke Ellington
Irving Mills; Composer
Engineer: Val Valentin; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Other

11. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Bob Russell; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Bob Russell; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Bob Russell; Other

12. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Orchestra: Duke Ellington
His Orchestra
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Duke Ellington
Paul Francis Webster; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Francis Webster
Duke Ellington; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Paul Francis Webster; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

56 minutes and 0 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1422x1422 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Vocal Jazz, Jazz

Label

Verve Reissues

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1956

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577175664

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The Very Best Of The Duke Ellington Songbook

1. Take The "A" Train

2. Sophisticated Lady

3. Solitude

4. Satin Doll

5. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

6. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

7. Prelude To A Kiss

8. In A Sentimental Mood

9. Caravan

10. Mood Indigo

11. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

12. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Technical Specifications

The Very Best Of The Duke Ellington Songbook

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1. Take The "A" Train

2. Sophisticated Lady

3. Solitude

4. Satin Doll

5. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

6. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

7. Prelude To A Kiss

8. In A Sentimental Mood

9. Caravan

10. Mood Indigo

11. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

12. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Technical Specifications