Montreux '75
Ella Fitzgerald · 1975
46 min · 9 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's voice soars through a vibrant jazz landscape filled with rhythmic precision and emotional depth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks intimate late-night gatherings soaring vocals that captivate
- Context
- By 1975, Ella Fitzgerald was firmly established as a jazz icon, celebrated for her vocal prowess and improvisational skills. 'Montreux '75' was recorded during a live performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, showcasing her enduring appeal and ability to captivate audiences even in her later years. This album followed her acclaimed 'Ella in Berlin' and further cemented her status as a leading figure in the genre.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Montreux '75 is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1975. Ella Fitzgerald's voice soars through a vibrant jazz landscape filled with rhythmic precision and emotional depth. 'Montreux '75' is significant not only for its showcase of Fitzgerald's talent but also for its contribution to the live album format in jazz. The album received positive critical reception, demonstrating Fitzgerald's continued influence on both jazz and popular music, and remains a testament to her legacy as one of the greatest vocalists in history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Montreux '75 sound like?
Ella Fitzgerald's voice soars through a vibrant jazz landscape filled with rhythmic precision and emotional depth. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Montreux '75 by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
'Montreux '75' is significant not only for its showcase of Fitzgerald's talent but also for its contribution to the live album format in jazz. The album received positive critical reception, demonstrating Fitzgerald's continued influence on both jazz and popular music, and remains a testament to her legacy as one of the greatest vocalists in history. By 1975, Ella Fitzgerald was firmly established as a jazz icon, celebrated for her vocal prowess and improvisational skills. 'Montreux '75' was recorded during a live performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, showcasing her enduring appeal and ability to captivate audiences even in her later years. This album followed her acclaimed 'Ella in Berlin' and further cemented her status as a leading figure in the genre.
Who is Montreux '75 for?
Montreux '75 works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, intimate late-night gatherings and soaring vocals that captivate.
How many songs are on Montreux '75?
Montreux '75 has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caravan Standout 2:36
- 2 Satin Doll 2:49
- 3 Teach Me Tonight 4:36
- 4 Wave 5:11
- 5 It’s All Right With Me 2:59
- 6 Let’s Do It 5:39
- 7 How High the Moon Standout 8:36
- 8 The Girl From Ipanema Standout 8:14
- 9 ’Tain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do 5:58
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