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Ella Fitzgerald

Singer Gwyneth Herbert talks to Alyn Shipton about Ella Fitzgerald's musical legacy, including her work with Chick Webb and classic duets with Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan.

Ella Fitzgerald was known as the first lady of jazz, and in almost six decades of recording, she made hundreds of discs. In this programme, the young British singer Gwyneth Herbert joins Alyn Shipton to suggest the essential items from that legacy, including her early work with Chick Webb, her classic duets with Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan, and her incomparable Songbook collections of the great popular song repertoire.

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Sun 16 May 2010 00:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    How High The Moon

    Composer: Lewis / Hamilton Performers: EF, voc; Raymond Tunia, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b: J C Heard, d. Nichigeki Theatre Tokyo, Nov 1953

    • A Proper Introduction Ella Fitzgerald.
    • Proper.
    • 2009.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Chick Webb - A Tisket a Tasket

    Composer: Fitzgerald / Alexander Performers: EF, voc; Mario Bauza, Bobby Stark, Taft Jordan, t; Sandy Williams, Nat Story, George Matthews, tb; Garvin Bushell, Hilton Jefferson, Teddy MacRae, Wayman Carver, reeds; Tommy Fulford, p; Bobby Johnson, g; Beverly Peer, b; Chick Webb, d. 2 May1938

  • Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Baby It's Cold Outside

    Composer: Loesser Performers: EF, v; Aaron Izenhall, t; Louis Jordan, as, voc; Eddie Johnson, ts; Bill Davis, p; Carl Hogan, g; Dallas Bartley, b; Chris Columbus, d. 28 April 1949

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Lady Be Good

    Composer: G and I Gershwin Performers: EF, voc; Raymond Tunia, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b: J C Heard, d. Nichigeki Theatre Tokyo, Nov 1953

    • Proper Introduction to Ella Fitzgerald.
    • Proper.
    • 2009.

  • Ella Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins

    You Leave Me Breathless

    Composer: Hollander, Freed Performers: EF, v; Ellis Larkins, p. 30 March 1954.

    • Dearly Beloved.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 116 CD 1.

  • Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Bregman's Orchestra

    Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

    Composer: Porter Performers: EF v; Ted Nash, fl; Bob Cooper, oboe; Paul Smith, p celeste; Corky Hale, harp; Barney Kessel, g; Jope Mondragon, b; Alvin Stoller, d. String section. Buddy Bregman, arr, cond. Synopsis: Originally on The Cole Porter Song Book (Disc 1)

    • Dearly Beloved.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 116 CD 1.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - You Won't Be Satisfied Until You Break My Heart

    Composer: James / Stock Performers: EF v; Louis Arsmtrong t, voc; Bob Haggart's Oprchestra: Billy Butterfield, t; Bill Stegmeyer, cl. as; George Koenig, as; Jack Greenberg, Art Drellinger, ts; Milton, Schatz, bar; Jpe Bishkin, p; Danny Perri, g; Trigger Alpert,. b; Cozy Cole, d. 18 Jan 1946.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Cheek to Cheek

    Composer: Berlin Performers: EF: v; LA, t, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Buddy Rich, d. Hollywood, 16 Aug 1956. Also on Complete Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Verve 5372842)

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Sophisticated Lady

    Composer: Ellington / Mills / Parish Performers: EF, v; Ben Webster, ts; Stuff Smith, vn; Paul Smith, p; Barney Kessel, g; Joe Mondragon, b; Alvin Stoller, d; 4 Sept 1956.

    • The Duke Ellington Songbook [3 CD set].
    • Verve.
    • 559248 CD 1.

  • Ella Fitzgerald and Nelson Riddle Orchestra

    Someone To Watch Over Me

    Composer: G and I Gershwin Performers: Ella Fitzgerald and Nelson Riddle Orchestra.

    • The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book.
    • Verve.
    • 8250242 CD1.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Mack the Knife

    Composer: Weill, Brecht, Blitzstein Performers: EF v; Paul Smith, p; Jim Hall, g; Wilfred Middlebrooks, b; Gus Johnson, d. Deustchlandhalle, W Berlin, 13 Feb 1960

    • Mack the Knife - Complete Ella In Berlin.
    • Verve.
    • 519564.

  • Ella Fitzgerald with the Ernie Heckscher Big Band

    Sunshine of Your Love

    Composer: Bruce / Brown / Clapton Performers: EF, voc; plus Allen Smith, t; Tommy Flanagan, p; Frank De La Rosa, b; Ed Thigpen, d. San Francisco (Fairmont Hotel) March 1969.

    • Sunshine of Your Love.
    • Verve.
    • 731453310223.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & The Count Basie Orchestra - Honeysuckle Rose

    Composer: Waller / Razaf Performers: EF, v; Pete Minger, Sonny Cohn, Paul Cohen, Ray Brown, t; Bootie Wood, Bill Hughee, Mel Wanzo, Dennis Wilson, tb; Charlie Fowlkes, Eric Dixon, Kenny Hing, Bobby Plater, Danny Tuirner, reeds; Paul Smith, p; Freddie Green, g; Keter Betts, b; Mickey Roker, d. 12 July 1979

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass - Love for Sale

    Composer: Cole Porter Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Joe Pass. g.

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  • Fri 1 Feb 2008 22:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Sun 16 May 2010 00:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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