Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald · 1981
75 min · 17 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's exquisite voice weaves through lush bossa nova landscapes with effortless elegance and emotional depth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with elegance lush soundscapes for relaxation dynamic journey through emotions
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Ella Abraça Jobim' came towards the later part of Fitzgerald's illustrious career, following her celebrated collaboration with Louis Armstrong. At this stage, she was exploring new musical territories while continuing to captivate audiences with her timeless vocal prowess. This album marked her deepening engagement with Brazilian music and its rhythms, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1981. Ella Fitzgerald's exquisite voice weaves through lush bossa nova landscapes with effortless elegance and emotional depth. 'Ella Abraça Jobim' is significant for its role in popularizing bossa nova music outside Brazil, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to Fitzgerald's legacy as a jazz innovator. The album features iconic tracks like 'The Girl From Ipanema', which has since become synonymous with the genre, solidifying Fitzgerald's influence on both jazz and world music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook sound like?
Ella Fitzgerald's exquisite voice weaves through lush bossa nova landscapes with effortless elegance and emotional depth. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
'Ella Abraça Jobim' is significant for its role in popularizing bossa nova music outside Brazil, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to Fitzgerald's legacy as a jazz innovator. The album features iconic tracks like 'The Girl From Ipanema', which has since become synonymous with the genre, solidifying Fitzgerald's influence on both jazz and world music scenes. Released in 1981, 'Ella Abraça Jobim' came towards the later part of Fitzgerald's illustrious career, following her celebrated collaboration with Louis Armstrong. At this stage, she was exploring new musical territories while continuing to captivate audiences with her timeless vocal prowess. This album marked her deepening engagement with Brazilian music and its rhythms, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Who is Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook for?
Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook works well if you're into wave-like pacing with elegance, lush soundscapes for relaxation and dynamic journey through emotions.
How many songs are on Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook?
Ella Abraça Jobim – Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook has 17 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Dreamer (Vivo sonhando) 4:54
- 2 This Love That I’ve Found (Só tinha de ser com você) 5:16
- 3 The Girl From Ipanema (Garota de Ipanema) 3:50
- 4 Somewhere in the Hills (Favela) 3:56
- 5 Photograph (Fotografia) 3:48
- 6 Wave Standout 5:21
- 7 Triste 4:06
- 8 Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) 5:39
- 9 Water to Drink (Agua de beber) 2:44
- 10 Bonita 2:50
- 11 Off Key (Desafinado) 3:41
- 12 He’s a Carioca (Ele é carioca) 5:12
- 13 Dindi 6:36
- 14 How Insensitive (Insensatez) 2:59
- 15 One Note Samba (Samba de uma nota só) 3:52
- 16 A felicidade 2:17
- 17 Useless Landscape (Inútil paisagem) 7:58
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