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Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Frank DeVol And His Orchestra. Recorded at Columbia Recording Studios, New York on July 15 & 16, 1960 and Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California on August 5, 1960. Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals). Liner Note Author: Will Friedwald. Recording information: Columbia Recording Studios, New York, NY (09/03/1959-08/05/1960); Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA (09/03/1959-08/05/1960); United Recorders, Hollywood, CA (09/03/1959-08/05/1960). Editor: Peter Pullman. Arranger: Frank de Vol. Originally released in 1960 as A Swinging Christmas, this album is representative of Fitzgerald's Verve label career. ~ David A. Milberg This audiophile CD reissue of Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas record (originally on Verve) brings back a lightweight but enjoyable set of Christmas cheer. Fitzgerald, backed by an orchestra conducted by Frank DeVol and an occasional vocal group, seems to have a good time on straightforward versions of such songs as "Jingle Bells," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Winter Wonderland" and "Frosty the Snowman." No surprises occur but the music is certainly joyful. ~ Scott Yanow ELLA FITZGERALD WISHES YOU A SWINGING CHRISTMAS is a charming, warmly humorous--and yes, swinging--set of classic Christmas tunes. The program is familiar, from bouncy singalongs like "Jingle Bells" to slinky ballads like a downright sexy "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," but Fitzgerald treats each song with exactly as much respect as it deserves. And so Frank Loesser's "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" is wistfully romantic and Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne's "Let It Snow" is kittenishly enticing. As always, Norman Granz's production avoids the schlock that drowns some holiday sets. This is as good as jazz Christmas albums get. This is a delightful Christmas jazz reissue featuring Ella Fitzgerald in prime form. On most selections she is backed by Frank DeVol's orchestra. The original dozen selections have been expanded with the addition of three alternate takes plus three selections only out previously on samplers, including "Christmas Island." Fitzgerald clearly had a fun time recording such songs as "Jingle Bells," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," and "Frosty the Snowman," along with a few more serious pieces. These concise performances (all under four minutes) are charming, making this one of the better Christmas jazz sets. ~ Scott Yanow
Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas Music Ella Fitzgerald Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas Songs Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews The Best Christmas CD "Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas" is the BEST Christmas music cd by far. Submitted by Gina (Waldorf, MD)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Ella Fitzgerald - Swinging Christmas Only discovered this recording this year - it's absolutely fantastic. This is Ella at her most magical and her style (and expert backing) gives new life even to the most humdrum of Christmas songs and carols. This is a must if you want something to liven up and put a beat into the Festive season. But be warned there are some delicious slow numbers as well. Submitted by a reviewer (Lancashire, UK.)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Well intentioned misfire Like every Ella Fitzgerald album, this CD is nothing less than melodic. The arrangements by Frank De Vol and Russell Garcia are beautifully realised. Verve do a wonderful job with liner notes, track info, bonus tracks and packing - as they usually do.
The trouble is that Miss Fitzgerald just can't keep it simple. So there are quite a few tracks where you're left screaming, "Why doesn't she just sing it like it's written?" That said, there are still some beautiful tracks on here. There are just better Christmas albums to buy first. Submitted by a reviewer (Manchester, United Kingdom)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Merry Christmas, with swing Good time to stock up, Christmas is soon around the corner again. Perfect. Submitted by a reviewer (Washington DC)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
great as always, in spite of ignorant Brit's review Ella is nearly always great and this album is no differnt. Pity the poor Brit who bought this jazz album and then wonders why Ella didn't just sing the tunes as written! Duh! Can he even spell jazz? Submitted by Brian (Fort Wayne, IN) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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