Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol 1

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Review by Kerrie Tuck

Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol. 1: A Jazz Masterclass That Still Hits Different Alright, let’s talk about this gem—Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol. 1. Released in 1958, it’s one of those albums that makes you go, “Wow, they really don’t make ‘em like this anymore.” With Ella’s voice gliding over Duke Ellington and his orchestra’s lush arrangements, it’s basically a masterclass in jazz coolness. And yeah, it’s got all the swing and big band vibes you’d expect from a Verve Records release. First off, can we just take a moment for “Take The ‘A’ Train”? I mean, come on. This track is iconic for a reason—it’s smooth, it’s sharp, and Ella just owns it. You can practically feel the energy of New York City pulsing through your headphones. What gets me every time is how effortless she sounds. Like, does anyone really sing with that kind of ease? It’s almost annoying how good she is. But hey, that’s Ella for ya. She could probably read the phone book and make it sound like poetry. Another standout has to be “Mood Indigo.” This one hits different, man. The way Duke’s orchestra lays down those moody chords while Ella floats above them is pure magic. There’s something about her phrasing here—it’s soft but full of emotion, like she’s telling you a secret only you’re supposed to hear. Plus, the sax solo? Chef’s kiss. Every time I listen to it, I find myself zoning out, lost in the vibe. It’s not just music; it’s an experience. Now, let’s chat production real quick. Norman Granz was the producer, and dude knew what he was doing. He paired Ella with Duke’s band, and honestly, it feels like destiny. The remastering job by Kevin Reeves and Phil Schaap also deserves props because everything sounds crisp without losing that warm, vintage charm. Oh, and shoutout to Peter Keepnews for the liner notes—they’re insightful without being pretentious, which is harder than it sounds. What I love most about this album is how timeless it feels. Sure, it came out in the ‘50s, but tracks like “In A Mellow Tone” or “I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)” still slap today. Whether you’re vibing at home, hosting a chill dinner party, or need some background noise while pretending to adult, this album delivers. Honestly, listening to this record feels like stepping into another era—an era where people wore suits to concerts and dancing wasn’t optional. But here’s the thing: even though times have changed, great music doesn’t age. If anything, Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol. 1 proves that sometimes the best way forward is looking back. Oh, and random thought—can we all agree that Ella and Duke were basically the Beyoncé and Jay-Z of their day? Just saying.

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Artist: Ella Fitzgerald
Album: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol 1
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Squeeze Me
Solitude
I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So4:12
Rockin' In Rhythm
Rocks In My Bed
Lost In Meditation
Squatty Roo3:38
I'm Beginning To See The Light
The E And D Blues (E For Ella, D For Duke)4:48
Chelsea Bridge - Rehearsal4:03
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart4:08
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me7:38
Just Sqeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
In A Sentimental Mood2:44
Lush Life3:37
Sophisticated Lady
Clementine
Prelude To A Kiss5:26
Cotton Tail3:23
I Ain't Got Nothing But The Blues
Bli-Blip3:01
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Mood Indigo3:24
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)6:11
All Too Soon4:22
Love You Madly4:37
Satin Doll
Azure
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
All Heart (Alternative Takes)3:54
Take The A Train
Caravan
Cottontail
Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'3:30
Don't Get Around Much Anymore4:59
Drop Me Off In Harlem
Chelsea Bridge3:20
Perdido
Portrait Of Ella Fitzgerald16:10
Just A Sittin' And A Rockin'
In A Mellow Tone5:07
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)4:13
Everything But You2:53
Day Dream
I Didn't Know About You
Take The "A" Train6:37

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Catalog Numbers

  • MGV 4008-2
  • 837 035-2
  • VEP 5044
  • 559 248-2
  • VEP 5045

Labels

  • Verve Records
  • Karusell

Listen online

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  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • ouvir online
  • escuchar en línea
  • écouter en ligne
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea

Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Mono
  • 3 × CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • EP
  • Remastered
  • Digisleeve

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)PolyGram Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)PolyGram Records, Inc.
Pressed ByAstor Radios, Radiograms And Television
Distributed ByTop Rank Records (N.Z.) Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
LeaderDuke Ellington
OrchestraDuke Ellington And His Orchestra
Art DirectionTom & Ellie Hughes
DesignTom & Ellie Hughes
Remastered ByDennis Drake
CoordinatorBryan Koniarz, Tom Greenwood
Liner NotesPeter Keepnews
Photography ByBurt Goldblatt, Jan Persson , Paul J. Hoeffler
ProducerNorman Granz
ResearchCynthia Sesso
Supervised ByBen Young
VocalsElla Fitzgerald
Written-ByEllington

Notes

  • Comes w. 32 p booklet includng original liner notes
  • pressing variant
  • Tracks were recorded from September 1956 to October 1957.
  • Tracks 1-1 to 2-3 were originally released in 1957 as "Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol. One"(MGV 4008-2).
  • Tracks 2-4 to 3-3 were originally released as "Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book, Vol. Two" (MGV 4009-2).
  • Tracks 3-4 and 3-11 were first released in 1994 on "The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books".
  • Tracks 3-5 to 3-10 and 3-12 to 3-15 were priviously unissued.
  • This compilation ℗ 1999 PolyGram Records, Inc. © 1999 PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • This release comes in a cardboard box which houses a 4-panel Digisleeve and a 66-page booklet.
  • A sticker on the shrinkwrap reads: Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington - A new, deluxe 3-CD set "... an artistic success.... An absolute must in any library..." ***** down beat 1958 - Verve Master Edition - Meticulous audio restoration - High-resolution, 20-bit digital transfer - Previously unissued rehearsal sequences, bonus tracks, new liner notes, photographs, original cover art, and more - 559 248-2
  • This cover is largely the same as the other 1958 U.S. release, but is identical to the Australian release with different photos of Duke & Ella. Same matrix and label data as other 1958 U.S. release.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 0 422-837035-2 0
  • Label Code: LC 0383
  • Rights Society: B.I.E.M./STEMRA
  • Label Code (Side A label): V-4008-2 (50,502)
  • Label Code (Side B label): V-4008-2 (50,503)
  • Label Code (Side C label): V-4008-2 (50,504)
  • Label Code (Side D label): V-4008-2 (50,505)
  • Matrix / Runout (etched): MGV50502A1 NY V4008A
  • Matrix / Runout (etched): MGV50503B1 NY V4008B
  • Matrix / Runout (etched): MGV50504C1 NY V4008C
  • Matrix / Runout (etched): MGV50505D1 NY V4008D
  • Rights Society: NCB
  • Matrix / Runout (A side on labels): VEP-5044-A
  • Matrix / Runout (B side on labels): VEP-5044-B
  • Barcode: 7 31455 92482 4
  • Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
  • Other (Distribution Code): PY 903

About Ella Fitzgerald

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Born: 25 April 1917 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. Died: 15 June 1996 in Beverly Hills, California, USA (aged 79). Dubbed 'The First Lady Of Song', Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the US for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Mother of jazz pianist/singer , ex-wife of jazz double-bassist .

Real Name

    • Ella Jane Fitzgerald

Name Vars

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  • Ella Fitzgerald All Stars
  • Ella Fitzgerald And Her Fellas
  • Ella Fitzgerald Quintet
  • Ella Fitzgeraldová
  • Ella Fitzgerals
  • Ella Fizgerald
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  • Elly Fitzgerald
  • Fitzgerald-E.
  • Fitzjerald
  • Fritzgerald
  • Miss Ella Fitzgerald
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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Vol. 1* wasn’t just a random jazz project. It was a meeting of two legends—Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. Duke Ellington didn’t just write the songs; he and his orchestra performed alongside Ella, creating magic in the studio. One standout detail? The track "Chelsea Bridge" even includes a rehearsal version, giving fans a behind-the-scenes peek at how they worked together. It’s like getting to eavesdrop on greatness.

Comments

canoneos550drecensione
canoneos550drecensione
2025-03-11
I had this album both in vinyle and tape. I was listenning to It all the Time. Unfortunatly i lost It and my wife put the k7 in thé garbage can ….
Sad story. But this album is brillant ❤
rishisunny
rishisunny
2025-03-11
Discovered Ella about 1946 when I was a ten year old schoolboy. At a fairground, they were playing "My happiness" which has remained with me ever since. I am now 86 and still love her so much. Regards to all Ella's fans. September. 2022.
emmsiii
emmsiii
2025-03-10
Thank you so much. My favourite singer and my favourite song. I'm in heaven.
aminkouki
aminkouki
2025-03-09
Brilliant and lovely
bigsheepsy
bigsheepsy
2025-03-08
Missed the Saturday dance
Heard they crowded the floor
Couldn't bear it without you
Don't get around much anymore

I thought I'd visit the club
Got as far as the door
They'd have asked me about you
Don't get around much anymore

Darling, I guess that my mind's more at ease
Or nevertheless, why stir up memories?
I've been invited on dates
Might have gone, but what for?
It's awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore

Darling, I guess my mind's more at ease
But nevertheless, why stir up memories?
Been invited on dates
I might have gone, but what for?

It's awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore
Oh baby, don't get around much anymore
vicknes123
vicknes123
2025-03-07
This is us in 2020 But
being in Lockdown with Ella and Ben is very bearable
ghostlings
ghostlings
2025-03-06
Che bella musica....è davvero un piacere ascoltare questi fenomeni!!!
gbba789
gbba789
2025-03-06
I had never heard this one before ! Absolutely love it !
Merci Louis Phillipe
ulisseso68
ulisseso68
2025-03-06
Ella and Ben Webster. Doesnt get any better than this. Thanks for loading
paulahedley
paulahedley
2025-03-05
As good as it gets...there's been a lot of great singers...but none better.!
abbyrupp
abbyrupp
2025-03-05
Thanks! I never knew that those were Webster and Smith — thanks for the enlightenment. It truly doesn't get any better than this — Smith's tension is ecstatic in his opening tones. Ahhh ...
ciaopaparazzi
ciaopaparazzi
2025-03-04
Superb. There are two halves to Ella Sings the Duke Ellington. Volume 2 (from which this is taken) is her with a small group. It's unbelievably good.
dmancunningham
dmancunningham
2025-03-03
Wow wow wow!!!
jeffdinkin
jeffdinkin
2025-03-02
A GEM indeed! Thank you :-) Simply perfect!
satvikmitta
satvikmitta
2025-03-02
Absolute Perfection - no one will EVER improve on this. Ella is The QUEEN, and The Duke is really a King. Ella's voice just glistens - a Diamond wrapped in Satin.
riska1998
riska1998
2025-03-02
Definately the best ever version of this song