Ella Fitzgerald - The Very Best of the Duke Ellington Song Book

Title: The Very Best of the Duke Ellington Song Book Artist: Ella Fitzgerald Release Date: 8/21/2007 Label: Verve Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 602517419889 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Standards, Vocal Jazz Moods: Elegant, Exuberant, Joyous, Playful, Springlike, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bright, Carefree, Cheerful, Effervescent, Energetic, Intimate, Refined/Mannered, Romantic, Rousing, Soothing, Sweet, Bittersweet, Boisterous, Fun, Gentle, Lively, Reflective, Sentimental, Sophisticated, Stylish, Warm, Autumnal, Aggressive, Brash, Confident, Happy, Lush, Poignant Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Take the "A" Train
2. Sophisticated Lady
3. Solitude
4. Satin Doll
5. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
6. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
7. Prelude to a Kiss
8. In a Sentimental Mood
9. Caravan
10. Mood Indigo
11. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
12. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD Verve 000955802

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For jazz fans, Ella Fitzgerald's Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book is by far the best in her Song Book series. With the cooperation of Ellington himself plus his orchestra, the set turned into one of the most fabulous jazz dates in history, with extended versions of numerous standards -- "Take the "A' Train," "Sophisticated Lady," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "Prelude to a Kiss." The Very Best of the Duke Ellington Song Book reprises only 12 performances from that date (roughly one-third of the total recorded), so it's strictly an introduction to the greater riches that lie in store for listeners. The compilers definitely knew what they were doing, however -- fully half of the inclusions are from the small-group date that may have found Ellington himself absent, but these selections actually function as the best on offer, with Ben Webster leading a talented sextet through splendid readings of "Satin Doll" and "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me." ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alvin Stoller Drums Barney Kessel Guitar Ben Webster Sax (Tenor) Britt Woodman Trombone Cameron Mizell Production Coordination Cat Anderson Trumpet Clark Terry Trumpet Dizzy Gillespie Trumpet Duke Ellington Piano Ella Fitzgerald Vocals Frank Foster Sax (Tenor) Harry Carney Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Baritone), Clarinet Harry Weinger Compilation Producer Herb Ellis Guitar Hollis King Art Direction Isabelle Wong Design James Gavin Liner Notes Jimmy Hamilton Clarinet, Sax (Tenor) Jimmy Woode Bass Joe Mondragon Bass John Sanders Trombone Johnny Hodges Sax (Alto) Kevin Reeves Mastering Norman Granz Original Recording Producer Oscar Peterson Piano Paul "Scooby" Smith Piano Paul Gonsalves Sax (Tenor) Quentin Jackson Trombone Ray Brown Bass Ray Nance Trumpet Richard Seidel Compilation Producer Rolf Ambor Photography Russell Procope Clarinet, Sax (Alto) Sam Woodyard Drums Stuff Smith Violin Willie Cook Trumpet