| | Ella Fitzgerald Sings Duke Ellington Song Book CD Ella Fitzgerald Discography of CDs
Discs 1 and 2 contain all of the material on the 3-disc DUKE ELLINGTON SONG BOOK collection. Disc 3 features previously unreleased recordings of Ellington and Strayhorn rehearsing with Fitzgerald and the orchestra.
Recorded in Hollywood, California and New York, New York in 1956 and 1957. Includes essay by Patricia Willard.
THE COMPLETE DUKE ELLINGTON SONGBOOK is a three-disc set containing all 38 songs recorded during the sessions for the original vinyl release of THE DUKE ELLINGTON SONGBOOK in 1956. Produced by the legendary Norman Granz, the sessions are simply remarkable, as they capture Fitzgerald at the height of her powers backed by the classic mid-'50s lineup of Ellington's orchestra, featuring Paul Gonsalves, Barney Kessel, and Ben Webster. Pianist extraordinaire Oscar Peterson even sits in. The songs are exquisite, of course. Duke Ellington and his musical partner Billy Strayhorn were possibly the finest songwriters in jazz history, and every track here is a classic. In particular, these renditions of "Prelude to a Kiss," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "Lush Life" may be the definitive versions. This set is essential for all Fitzgerald and Ellington fans.
Ella Fitzgerald's outstanding songbook series has become an institution unto itself. This 1957 effort is distinguished from Fitzgerald's other songbooks in that it is the only album in which the composer whose work she is singing actively participates. In fact, these recordings are packed with some of the key figures in 20th century jazz. As if Ella and Duke weren't enough, Ellington's arranger/composer Billy Strayhorn, guest musicians Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson, and brilliant record producer Norman Granz all have a hand in the proceedings.
And what better backing band could one want than Duke's orchestra? The usual suspects--Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, and Sam Woodyard, among others--contribute fine performances throughout. Duke's spectacular catalogue dazzles, and his sprightly, lush, richly textures songs are transfigured under Fitzgerald's warm-timbred voice and elegant, precise delivery. Included here are classics like "Rockin' in Rhythm," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "Sophisticated Lady," "Prelude to a Kiss," and "It Don't Mean a Thing...," each tune as familiar as it is delightful to hear in this new context. Beautifully restored and packaged, featuring bonus tracks, liner notes and photographs, this box is recommended to collectors, casual listeners, and any fan of good music.
Contains over 40 songs and a 32 page booklet.
This is part of Verve's Master Edition series.
Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Dizzy Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Clark Terry, Ben Webster, Harry Carney, Oscar Peterson, Johnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn, Ray Brown, Paul Gonsalves.
3 CdsDown Beat (5/15/58) - 5 Stars - Excellent - "...She seems wholly free, soaring, and swooping with the band....An absolute must in any library..." Sings Duke Ellington Song Book Music | List Price | $50.98 (You save $9.09) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Vocal, Jazz Vocals, Box Sets | | Label | Verve | | Orig Year | 1957 | | All Time Sales Rank | 61123  | | CD Universe Part number | 1177795 | | Catalog number | 559248 | | Discs | 3 | | Release Date | Mar 23, 1999 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Mixed | | Personnel | Ray Brown Ella Fitzgerald - vocals Paul Gonsalves
Also: Barney Kessel, Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Duke Ellington, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie, Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Billy Strayhorn, Stuff Smith |
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  | 1. | Rockin' in Rhythm | $0.99 | |
  | 2. | Drop Me Off in Harlem  | $0.99 | |
  | 3. | Day Dream  | $0.99 | |
  | 4. | Caravan  | $0.99 | |
  | 5. | Take the "A" Train | $0.99 | |
  | 6. | I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues  | $0.99 | |
  | 7. | Clementine | $0.99 | |
  | 8. | I Didn't Know About You | $0.99 | |
  | 9. | I'm Beginning to See the Light  | $0.99 | |
  | 10. | Lost in Meditation  | $0.99 | |
  | 11. | Perdido | $0.99 | |
  | 12. | Cotton Tail  | $0.99 | |
  | 13. | Do Nothin' till You Hear From Me  | $0.99 | |
  | 14. | Just a-Sittin' and a-Rockin'  | $0.99 | |
  | 15. | Solitude  | $0.99 | |
  | 16. | Rocks in My Bed  | $0.99 | |
  | 17. | Satin Doll  | $0.99 | |
  | 18. | Sophisticated Lady  | $0.99 | |
| | Sings Duke Ellington Song Book Songs DISC 2: |
  | 1. | Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)  | $0.99 | |
  | 2. | It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)  | $0.99 | |
  | 3. | Azure  | $0.99 | |
  | 4. | I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart  | $0.99 | |
  | 5. | In a Sentimental Mood  | $0.99 | |
  | 6. | Don't Get Around Much Anymore  | $0.99 | |
  | 7. | Prelude to a Kiss  | $0.99 | |
  | 8. | Mood Indigo  | $0.99 | |
| 9. | In a Mellow Tone | |
| 10. | Love You Madly | |
| 11. | Lush Life | |
  | 12. | Squatty Roo  | $0.99 | |
  | 13. | I'm Just a Lucky So and So  | $0.99 | |
| 14. | All to Soon | |
  | 15. | Everything But You | $0.99 | |
  | 16. | I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) | $0.99 | |
  | 17. | Bli-Blip  | $0.99 | |
| | Sings Duke Ellington Song Book Album DISC 3: |
  | 1. | Chelsea Bridge | $0.99 | |
  | 2. | Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald | $0.99 | |
  | 3. | E and D Blues, The (E For Ella, D For Duke) | $0.99 | |
  | 4. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 1, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 5. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 2, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 6. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 3, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 7. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 4, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 8. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 5, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 9. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 6, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 10. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 7, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 11. | Chelsea Bridge - (take 8, rehearsal) | $0.99 | |
  | 12. | All Heart - (alternate take) | $0.99 | |
  | 13. | All Heart - (take 1, complete take) | $0.99 | |
  | 14. | All Heart - (take 2, complete take) | $0.99 | |
  | 15. | All Heart - (take 3, complete take) | $0.99 | |
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