Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood
Ella Fitzgerald · 1954
37 min · 12 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Smooth, romantic jazz vocals glide over lush arrangements, inviting listeners into a world of intimate melodies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate evening listening sessions smooth, relaxing background ambiance romantic, reflective moods
- Context
- Released in 1954, 'Songs in a Mellow Mood' is Ella Fitzgerald's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Gershwin Song Book'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in jazz and popular music, showcasing her ability to interpret standards with emotional depth and technical precision.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1954. Smooth, romantic jazz vocals glide over lush arrangements, inviting listeners into a world of intimate melodies. This album is significant for its exploration of the romantic ballad form and its influence on subsequent jazz vocalists. It received positive critical reception, with particular praise for Fitzgerald's nuanced delivery, and helped to further establish her as a key artist in the genre during the 1950s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood sound like?
Smooth, romantic jazz vocals glide over lush arrangements, inviting listeners into a world of intimate melodies. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is significant for its exploration of the romantic ballad form and its influence on subsequent jazz vocalists. It received positive critical reception, with particular praise for Fitzgerald's nuanced delivery, and helped to further establish her as a key artist in the genre during the 1950s. Released in 1954, 'Songs in a Mellow Mood' is Ella Fitzgerald's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Gershwin Song Book'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in jazz and popular music, showcasing her ability to interpret standards with emotional depth and technical precision.
Who is Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood for?
Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood works well if you're into intimate evening listening sessions, smooth, relaxing background ambiance and romantic, reflective moods.
How many songs are on Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood?
Ella – Songs in a Mellow Mood has 12 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I’m Glad There Is You (in This World of Ordinary People) 3:06
- 2 What Is There to Say? 3:19
- 3 People Will Say We’re in Love Standout 3:09
- 4 Please Be Kind 3:33
- 5 Until the Real Thing Comes Along 2:55
- 6 Makin’ Whoopee! Standout 3:04
- 7 Imagination 2:34
- 8 Star Dust Standout 3:59
- 9 My Heart Belongs to Daddy 2:36
- 10 You Leave Me Breathless 3:04
- 11 Baby, What Else Can I Do? 3:47
- 12 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:38
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