This posthumous release features previously unheard recordings of Ella Fitzgerald performing jazz standards. The album showcases her timeless vocal talents, offering a glimpse into her intimate live performances.
- The recordings were discovered in the private collection of producer and musician Norman Granz.
- The album includes renditions of classics like "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and "Dream a Little Dream of Me."
- This release aims to introduce Fitzgerald's iconic voice to a new generation of listeners.
Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer, considered one of the most important vocalists of the 20th century. She was known for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. At the time of this release, Fitzgerald was a legendary figure in jazz, with a career spanning over five decades and encompassing numerous acclaimed recordings.
Tracklist
More from Ella Fitzgerald
Ella and Louis Again1957
Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!1961
Ella & Louis1989
The Very Best of The Irving Berlin Song Book2007
How High the Moon2011
The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum2025
Angel eyes1953
I Love Being Here With You (live on the Ed Sullivan Show, February 2, 1964)2021
Ella in Hollywood2009
Bluella: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Blues1996
First Lady of Song1993
Smooth Sailing1967
