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Ella in London

Ella Fitzgerald

49 min · 9 tracks · jazz · soul · swing

Ella Fitzgerald's vibrant vocals weave through a tapestry of jazz standards, creating an intimate concert experience.

Why listen to this

Best for
intimate concert-like atmosphere steady pacing for relaxed listening evocative melodies for daydreaming
Context
Released in 1974, 'Ella in London' captures Fitzgerald during a prolific period of her career, highlighting her enduring appeal as she continued to tour extensively. This live album followed her acclaimed work in the 1960s and showcased her ability to connect with audiences across generations, reaffirming her status as a leading figure in jazz.
If you like
jazz, soul, swing

Ella in London is an album by Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald's vibrant vocals weave through a tapestry of jazz standards, creating an intimate concert experience. This album is notable for its successful representation of classic jazz standards, reflecting Fitzgerald's mastery and influence on the genre. It has been praised for its critical reception, showcasing her ability to perform live with emotional depth and technical precision, solidifying her legacy in music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ella in London sound like?

Ella Fitzgerald's vibrant vocals weave through a tapestry of jazz standards, creating an intimate concert experience. Rooted in jazz and soul.

What makes Ella in London by Ella Fitzgerald notable?

This album is notable for its successful representation of classic jazz standards, reflecting Fitzgerald's mastery and influence on the genre. It has been praised for its critical reception, showcasing her ability to perform live with emotional depth and technical precision, solidifying her legacy in music history. Released in 1974, 'Ella in London' captures Fitzgerald during a prolific period of her career, highlighting her enduring appeal as she continued to tour extensively. This live album followed her acclaimed work in the 1960s and showcased her ability to connect with audiences across generations, reaffirming her status as a leading figure in jazz.

Who is Ella in London for?

Ella in London works well if you're into intimate concert-like atmosphere, steady pacing for relaxed listening and evocative melodies for daydreaming.

How many songs are on Ella in London?

Ella in London has 9 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·49:21

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweet Georgia Brown 3:45
  • 2 They Can’t Take That Away From Me Standout 4:48
  • 3 Everytime We Say Goodbye Standout 2:56
  • 4 The Man I Love Standout 8:42
  • 5 It Don’t Mean a Thing 7:31
  • 6 You’ve Got a Friend 6:52
  • 7 Lemon Drop 3:53
  • 8 The Very Thought of You 4:37
  • 9 Happy Blues 6:13

Genre

jazz, soul, swing

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

49 min 21 sec