Ella and Basie!
Ella Fitzgerald · 1963
60 min · 18 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant collaboration where Fitzgerald's rich voice dances over Basie's swinging arrangements, blending jazz and traditional pop seamlessly.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- swinging rhythms for lively gatherings playful interactions between voice and nostalgic warmth for cozy evenings
- Context
- By the time 'Ella and Basie!' was released in 1963, Ella Fitzgerald was already a revered figure in jazz music, known for her exceptional vocal range and improvisational skills. This album marked a significant partnership with Count Basie, showcasing her ability to adapt to different big band styles after years of solo success and multiple acclaimed recordings.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella and Basie! is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1963. A vibrant collaboration where Fitzgerald's rich voice dances over Basie's swinging arrangements, blending jazz and traditional pop seamlessly. The album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top of the jazz charts upon its release. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of both artists, influencing future jazz vocalists and big band arrangements while reinforcing Fitzgerald's position as a leading figure in American music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella and Basie! sound like?
A vibrant collaboration where Fitzgerald's rich voice dances over Basie's swinging arrangements, blending jazz and traditional pop seamlessly. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella and Basie! by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
The album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top of the jazz charts upon its release. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of both artists, influencing future jazz vocalists and big band arrangements while reinforcing Fitzgerald's position as a leading figure in American music. By the time 'Ella and Basie!' was released in 1963, Ella Fitzgerald was already a revered figure in jazz music, known for her exceptional vocal range and improvisational skills. This album marked a significant partnership with Count Basie, showcasing her ability to adapt to different big band styles after years of solo success and multiple acclaimed recordings.
Who is Ella and Basie! for?
Ella and Basie! works well if you're into swinging rhythms for lively gatherings, playful interactions between voice and and nostalgic warmth for cozy evenings.
How many songs are on Ella and Basie!?
Ella and Basie! has 18 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Honeysuckle Rose 2:43
- 2 ’Deed I Do 2:44
- 3 Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall 3:22
- 4 Them There Eyes 5:08
- 5 Dream a Little Dream of Me Standout 4:07
- 6 Tea for Two 3:18
- 7 Satin Doll 3:19
- 8 I’m Beginning to See the Light 4:07
- 9 Shiny Stockings 3:34
- 10 My Last Affair 3:18
- 11 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 3:15
- 12 On the Sunny Side of the Street 3:44
- 13 My Last Affair (alternate take 1) 3:26
- 14 My Last Affair (alternate take 2) 3:39
- 15 Robbins’ Nest (breakdown) 1:22
- 16 Robbins’ Nest (alternate take 1) 3:40
- 17 Robbins’ Nest (alternate take 2) 3:09
- 18 Robbins’ Nest (alternate take 3) 2:55
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