Brand: Verve

Format: best_of

PartNumber: 1821264

Release Date: 27-01-1998

Details: Amazon.ca When Ella and Louis recorded a series of albums together for Verve in 1956 and 1957, George Gershwin's songs were a constant theme, including a double LP of Porgy and Bess that delighted Ira Gershwin. This 1998 compilation pulls together material from those recordings to celebrate a union of jazz's greatest singers with a songwriter who had been an essential resource for jazz since the 1920s. The chemistry is consistently inspired, with Armstrong's gravelly voice, perfect rhythmic sense, and still-eloquent trumpet providing a fine complement to Fitzgerald's consummately smooth delivery and extraordinary range. Also included are Ella and Louis's own takes on Gershwin from contemporary sessions, including Fitzgerald's Jazz at the Philharmonic version of "Oh, Lady, Be Good!" (from At the Opera House) that includes Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and Stan Getz among the tenor saxophonists. Collectors will want the CD reissues of the original albums to get a complete picture of the Fitzgerald and Armstrong partnership, or Fitzgerald's own extended encounter with Gershwin in the Songbook series; nevertheless, this is a delightful introduction to an inspired collaboration. --Stuart Broomer Product Description This new compilation presents Ella & Louis paying tribute to the genius of George Gershwin. Featuring 16 classic tracks (over one hour of music) including "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," "I've Got Plenty O' Nuttin," "Strike Up the Band," "Summertime," "S' Wonderful," "Lady Be Good" and more, the release is timed to take advantage of the Gershwin anniversary. Featured personnel: Roy Eldridge, J.J. Johnson, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins and Oscar Peterson among others.

UPC: 731453967922

EAN: 0731453967922

Model: 1821264

Binding: audioCD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood