Ella in Budapest
Ella Fitzgerald · 1999
78 min · 19 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant live performance filled with improvisational jazz and soulful interpretations of classic standards.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- vibrant live performance energy soulful interpretations of classics improvisational moments throughout
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Ella in Budapest' captures Ella Fitzgerald during her later years when she continued to be a prominent figure in jazz. This album showcases her enduring vocal prowess and ability to connect with audiences, following decades of influential work that established her as the First Lady of Song.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella in Budapest is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1999. A vibrant live performance filled with improvisational jazz and soulful interpretations of classic standards. This album is significant as it highlights Fitzgerald's timeless appeal and features her performing in Budapest, which marked a cultural exchange during the post-communist era. The live recording format emphasizes her spontaneity and artistry, contributing to a revival of interest in classic jazz performances at the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella in Budapest sound like?
A vibrant live performance filled with improvisational jazz and soulful interpretations of classic standards. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella in Budapest by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is significant as it highlights Fitzgerald's timeless appeal and features her performing in Budapest, which marked a cultural exchange during the post-communist era. The live recording format emphasizes her spontaneity and artistry, contributing to a revival of interest in classic jazz performances at the time. Released in 1999, 'Ella in Budapest' captures Ella Fitzgerald during her later years when she continued to be a prominent figure in jazz. This album showcases her enduring vocal prowess and ability to connect with audiences, following decades of influential work that established her as the First Lady of Song.
Who is Ella in Budapest for?
Ella in Budapest works well if you're into vibrant live performance energy, soulful interpretations of classics and improvisational moments throughout.
How many songs are on Ella in Budapest?
Ella in Budapest has 19 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crazy Rhythm 3:29
- 2 This Girl’s in Love With You / I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 5:02
- 3 Open Your Window 4:20
- 4 Satin Doll 2:41
- 5 Spinning Wheel 3:47
- 6 As Time Goes By 3:34
- 7 You’d Better Love Me 2:06
- 8 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:48
- 9 Hello Young Lovers 4:11
- 10 I Concentrate on You / You Go to My Head 5:16
- 11 The Girl From Ipanema Standout 6:37
- 12 Cabaret 3:20
- 13 Dancing in the Dark 3:14
- 14 Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head 5:41
- 15 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:03
- 16 Summertime Standout 3:02
- 17 (If You Can’t Sing It) You’ll Have to Swing It (a.k.a. Mr. Paganini) 4:18
- 18 Mack the Knife Standout 8:04
- 19 People 3:35
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