Ella Fitzgerald - Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book CD

Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book album for sale All tracks have been digitally remastered using 20-Bit technology. The Benny Goodman Orchestra was in top form when this concert was performed on January 16th, 1938. But this is more than just a concert; this date is significant because it represents the first time a jazz ensemble ever played in a concert hall. The full Goodman orchestra is featured on many tracks of this two-disc set. Goodman also splits up the evening with some performances by his trio and quartet. Additionally, he gives a 20-year retrospective of jazz, highlighting the Dixieland sound and innovators such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and others. (On "Blue Reverie," some of Ellington's musicians even sit in with Goodman.) Highlights include "Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing)," a classic tune that helped to define the Swing Era itself. This piece features the charismatic drummer Gene Krupa, whose tom-tom rhythms convey a kind of "jungle feel," as the brass figures mimic the call of elephants. On "Avalon," another Goodman favorite, vibraphonist Lionel Hampton really shines. His meticulous arpeggiated runs up and down the vibes are just as exciting today as they must have been in 1938. LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL 1938 is truly a jazz milestone. Recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York on January 16, 1938. Includes liner notes by Phil Schaap and Turk Van Lake. Reissue producer: Phil Schaap. Personnel: Benny Goodman (vocals, clarinet); Martha Tilton (vocals); Hymie Schertzer, Johnny Hodges (soprano & alto saxophones); Lester Young (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); George Koenig, Art Rollini, Babe Russin (reeds); Ziggy Elman, Chris Griffin, Harry James, Cootie Williams, Buck Clayton (trumpet); Bobby Hackett (cornet); Red Ballard, Vernon Brown (trombone); Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); Jess Stacy, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie (piano); Alan Reuss, Freddie Greene (gyuitar); Harry ...

Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book buy CD music Ella Fitzgerald had the ability to personalize some of the most recognizable material from the foremost songwriters in American popular music history. In this instance, the combination of Cole Porter's words and Fitzgerald's interpretation of them created one of the most sought after sessions embraced by jazz and pop fans alike, transcending boundaries often associated with those genres. Originally released in 1956 on the Verve label, such standards as "Night and Day," "I Love Paris," "What Is This Thing Called Love," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "You're the Top," and "Love for Sale" secured one of Ella Fitzgerald's crowning moments. The success of these early Porter (and previous Gershwin) sessions brought about numerous interpretations of other songbooks throughout the next several years including those of Rodgers and Hart, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, and Irving Berlin. ~ Al Campbell Digitally remastered by Dennis Drake (PolyGram Studios). Recorded at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, California in February 1956. Includes liner notes by Robert Kimball. Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California on February 7-9 and March 27, 1956. Includes original release liner notes by Don Freeman, Fred Lounsberry and Norman Granz and liner notes by Neil Tesser. Reissue producer: Richard Seidel. Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Buddy Bregman (conductor); Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute, clarinet); Herb Geller (alto saxophone, clarinet); Ted Nash (tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet); Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone, clarinet, oboe); Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet); Pete Candoli, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo (trumpet); Milt Bernhart, Joe Howard, Lloyd Ulyate (trombone); George Roberts (bass trombone); Robert La Marchina, Edgar Lustgarten (cello); Corky Hale (harp); Paul Smith (piano, celeste); Barney Kessel (guitar); Joe Mondragon (bass); Alvin Stoller (drums). Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Cole Porter, Eileen Farrell , Eileen Rodgers, Ethel Merman, Ethel Waters, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly , Jeri Southern, Judy Garland, Lee Wiley, Lena Horne, Lisa Kirk, Mabel Mercer, Marilyn Martin, Marlene Dietrich, Peggy Lee , Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, Bobby Short (vocals); Barney Kessel (guitar); Corky Hale (harp); Robert LaMarchina, Edgar Lustgarten (cello); Bud Shank (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone); Ted Nash (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Bob Cooper (clarinet, oboe, tenor saxophone); Herb Geller (clarinet, alto saxophone); Chuck Gentry (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Conrad Gozzo , Harry "Sweets" Edison , Maynard Ferguson, Pete Candoli (trumpet); Milt Bernhart, Joe Howard, Lloyd Ulyate (trombone); George Roberts (bass trombone); Paul Smith (piano, celesta); Alvin Stoller (drums, percussion). Liner Note Authors: Norman Granz; Don Freeman; Fred Lounsberry; Robert Kimball; Neil Tesser. Recording information: 02/07/1956-03/27/1956. Photographers: Phil Stern; Carole Reiff. Arrangers: Artie Shaw; Buddy Bregman. Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Buddy Bregaman (arranger, conductor). Producer: Norman Granz.

Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book songs This box set includes the tracks originally released on ELLA FITZGERALD SINGS GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN SONG BOOK on LP, as well as previously unissued and bonus tracks. Digitally remastered by Chris Herles using 20-bit technology from the original master tapes (Polygram Studios). The paradox of Ella Fitzgerald's prominence in the history of jazz singing and her lack of emotional intensity is much less apparent on this album. George Gershwin's affinity with jazz, and the corresponding delight jazz musicians take in performing his material, allow the singer to fly with the music. As for brother Ira's lyrics, they receive their due as cheerful, tender and always delightful examples of the lyricist's art. The Songbook series remains one of Ella Fitzgerald's major contributions--among many--to American popular music and this in particular is one of the best of the sizeable bunch. This is part of the Verve Master Edition series. Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California between January 5 and August 20, 1959. Discs one, two and three originally released on Verve (6082-5). Includes liner notes by Lawrence D. Stewart, Ben Young, Phil Bailey and Milt Bernhart. Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Nelson Riddle (arranger, conductor); Benny Carter, Ted Nash, Ronnie Lang (alto saxophone); Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone); Pete Condoli, Don Fagerquist, Mannie Klein, Dale McMickle, Shorty Sherock, Cappy Lewis (trumpet); Vincent DeRosa (French horn); Israel Baker, Teddy Pederson (trombone); Karl DeKarske (bass trombone); Ed Gilbert (tuba); Buddy Collette, Jewell Grant, William Green, Champ Webb, Harry Klee (woodwinds); Katherine Julyie (harp); Paul Smith, Loe Levy (piano); Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel (guitar); Joe Mondragon, Joe Comfort, Ralph Pena (bass); Mel Lewis, Alvin Stoller (drums); Larry Bunker, Frank Flynn (percussion). Producer: Norman Granz. Reissue producers: Michael Lang, Ben Young. Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (01/05/1959-08/20/1959). 4 Cds

Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book CD music Along with her Rodgers and Hart collection, this is one of the best of Ella Fitzgerald's songbooks. Fitzgerald's assured and elegant voice is a perfect match for Mercer's urbane lyrics and Nelson Riddle's supple arrangements. In light of this decorous setting, it's not surprising that Mercer's swagger-heavy numbers like "I Wanna Be Around" and "One More For My Baby" are skipped in favor of more poised selections such as "Early Autumn" and "Skylark." Even traditionally hard-swinging numbers such as "Day In Day Out" and "Something's Gotta Give" are kept in check with Riddle's vaporous, flute-heavy backing and Fitzgerald's velvet tone. Slower numbers like "Laura" and "Midnight Sun" add dramatic contrast with their enigmatic tonal backdrops and elongated vocal phrasing. Fitzgerald's Mercer songbook has become something of an overlooked gem partly because of the popularity of her Cole Porter and Gershwin collections. It's a shame, because this songbook is beautifully executed by Fitzgerald and Riddle and contains wonderful Mercer collaborations with, among others, Harold Arlen and Hoagy Charmichael. This is definitely one for any Fitzgerald fan and not a bad introduction to her vast catalog. ~ Stephen Cook All tracks have been digitally remastered. This is part of the Verve Master Edition series. Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California on October 19-21, 1964. Originally released on Verve (4067). Includes liner notes by Samuel Brylawski and Benny Green. Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Buddy DeFranco (clarinet); Willie Smith (alto saxophone); Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone); Paul Smith (piano); Frank Flynn (vibraphone). Liner Note Author: Gary Giddins. Recording information: 10/19/1964-10/21/1964. Unknown Contributor Role: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra. Arranger: Nelson Riddle. Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Nelson Riddle (arranger, conductor); Plas Johnson, Babe Russin (tenor saxophone); Carroll Lewis, Vito Mangano, George Seaberg, Shorty Sherock, John Audino (trumpet); Dick Nash, Tommy Pederson, Milt Bernhart, Gilbert Falco, Tommy Shepard (trombone); George Roberts (bass trombone); John Cave, James Decker, William Henshaw (French horn); Buddy Collette, Harry Klee (flute); Buddy DeFranco, Abe Most (clarinet); Norman Benno, Seymour Schoneberg (oboe); Lloyd Hildebrand, Howard Terry (bassoon); Katharine Julyie (harp); Paul Smith (piano); Barney Kessel (guitar); Joe Comfort (bass); Irving Cottler (drums); Emil Radocchia (percussion).

Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book buy CD music Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology by Andrew Nicholas and Chris Corley. It is difficult to know where to begin when approaching an artist as wonderful as Ella Fitzgerald, especially when covering a revered recording like Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book from the late '50s. This set includes two CDs with 32 songs chosen from Berlin's collection of nearly 800 songs. These selections are perfectly suited for Fitzgerald's voice and her romantic sensibility; they are happy, occasionally sad, and full of swinging rhythm. A few of these songs -- "Cheek to Cheek," "Puttin' on the Ritz," and "Blue Skies" -- will be most familiar; others, "Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails," "Russian Lullaby," and "All By Myself" are as memorable but perhaps less known. Choices like "Isn't This a Lovely Day?" feature everything a listener would want in a song: intelligent lyrics, memorable melodies, and a strong emotional center. To say that Fitzgerald is in good voice for these recordings would be an understatement; her presentation here is simply regal. It should be pointed out that these two- and three-minute tunes are tightly arranged, and don't allow the freedom of extended scat singing as on Ella in Berlin. The arrangements are also lovely, featuring the tasteful support of Paul Weston & His Orchestra, which never overpowers Fitzgerald. Such songs as "Cheek to Cheek" and "How Deep Is the Ocean?" -- the standards that once dominated singers' repertoires -- seem absent from today's musical scene. That may be unfortunate, but they continue to live healthy lives in recordings like this one. For fans who have enjoyed other songbook recordings, this reissue is a must-have; for those unfamiliar with Fitzgerald's songbook work, this is an excellent place to start. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. This is part of the Verve Master Edition series. Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California in March 1958. Originally released on Verve (6005). Includes liner notes by James Gavin and Nat Hentoff. Reissue producer: Bryan Koniarz. Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Barney Kessel (guitar); Chuck Gentry, Gene Cipriano, Leonard Hartman, Matty Matlock, Ted Nash, Babe Russin, Fred Stulce (woodwinds); Manny Klein, Don Fagerquist, John Best , Harry "Sweets" Edison , Pete Candoli (trumpet); Dick Noel, William Schaefer, Eddie Kusby (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Paul Smith (piano); Alvin Stoller (drums). Liner Note Author: James Gavin. Recording information: Hollywood, CA (03/13/1958-03/18/1958). Editor: Peter Keepnews. Photographer: Herman Leonard. Arranger: Paul Weston. Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Paul Weston (conductor); Ted Nash (tenor saxophone, flute, woodwinds); Babe Russin (tenor saxophone, flute); Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone, woodwinds); John Best, Pete Candoli, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Don Fagerquist, Manny Klein (trumpet); Ed Kusby, Dick Noel, William Schaefer (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Matty Matlock, Fred Stulce (flute, clarinet, woodwinds); Leonard Hartman (flute); Gene Cipriano (woodwinds); Paul Smith (piano); Barney Kessel (guitar); Joe Mondragon, Jack Ryan (bass); Alvin Stoller (drums). Producer: Norman Granz. Book()

Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book songs THE JEROME KERN SONGBOOK is perhaps not as celebrated as some of Ella Fitzgerald's earlier entries in the Songbook series, like the Duke Ellington and Cole Porter volumes, but it's a magnificent, joyous celebration nonetheless. Recorded in 1963, with Nelson Riddle arranging and conducting the sessions, THE JEROME KERN SONGBOOK has Riddle's typically lush sound and languid tempos, which perfectly suit both Fitzgerald (whose warm, honeyed voice sounds like it was made for Riddle's arrangements) and the sophisticated material. After opening with the standard "Let's Begin," Fitzgerald and Riddle glide through a dozen of Kern's best tunes, including a remarkable reading of perhaps Kern's best-known song, "The Way You Look Tonight." A flirty "You Couldn't Be Cuter" and a sassy "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" add variety to the ballad-heavy selection, but it's the romantic gems like "All the Things You Are" that resonate the longest. The First Lady of Jazz turned to the grandfather of the modern musical comedy for her seventh Song Book LP, and the results were bewitching; she tackles A Fine Romance; All the Things You Are; I'm Old Fashioned; Remind Me; Yesterdays; Why Was I Born?; Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man , and more! Conducted by Nelson Riddle. Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Robert Bain (guitar); Nathan Ross (violin); Ray Kramer (cello); Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone); Shorty Sherock (trumpet); Dick Nash (trombone); Paul Smith (piano); Joe Comfort (bass instrument); Alvin Stoller (drums). Liner Note Authors: Benny Green ; James Gavin. Arranger: Nelson Riddle.