Genre: Jazz
Label: Glamourama
Size: 12"
Format: 33RPM,

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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Ella & Louis 180g Import LP & 7" Blue Vinyl

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

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SKU:
GLMLP60153
UPC:
8436563182624
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180g Vinyl LP + Bonus Single On 7" Blue Vinyl!

Louis Armstrong's career began nearly 15 years before Ella Fitzgerald's. In fact, Louis was one of Ella's first musical idols, and even at the early stages of her career she would perform a song in her program (usually "Basin Street Blues") imitating Louis' voice. This routine - which can be heard and seen on different live performances by Ella - is her humorous way of paying homage to Louis. By the early forties, Ella was already a well-known star. Although both Ella and Louis had probably met and performed together previously, they wouldn't be heard on record performing duets until January 18, 1946, when they waxed a single 78-rpm disc coupling "The Frim Fram Sauce" with "You Won't Be Satisfied". Although they scored a hit on the latter track, they wouldn't return to the studio together until four years later. On August 25, 1950 they recorded "Can Anyone Explain" and a second hit, "Dream A Little Dream Of Me". Another studio session was made that year, and four titles were cut: "Necessary Evil", "Oops", "Would You Like To Take A Walk" and "Who Walks In (When I Walk Out)". This time the results were less satisfacotry than on the previous attempts, mainly because of the low quality of the songs. This would dramatically change on the three LPs they made between 1956 and 1957, which complete their collective discography - with the sole exception of two live songs ("You Won't Be Satisfied" and "Undecided") recorded at a Hollywood Bowl concert on August 15, 1956. Those memorable albums were Ella & Louis, its sequel Ella & Louis Again, and the selection of tunes from George Gershwin's folk opera Porgy & Bess. While the latter utilized a big orchestra conducted by Russell Garcia, the first two albums were made in a small group format. And what an incredible small group! The Oscar Peterson Trio, featuring Herb Ellis and Ray Brown (who had been Ella's husband) received the addition of drummers Buddy Rich (on the first album) and Louie Bellson (on the second). The results: some of the most fascinating jazz music ever produced.

Features:
• 180g Vinyl LP
• Bonus 7" Single on Blue Vinyl
• Made in the EU

Musicians:
Ella Fitzgerald, vocals
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals
Oscar Peterson, piano
Herb Ellis, guitar
Ray Brown, bass
Buddy Rich, drums

Selections:
LP
Side A:

1. Can't We Be Friends
2. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
3. Moonlight In Vermont
4. They Can't Take That Away From Me
5. Under A Blanket Of Blue
6. Tenderly
Side B:
1. A Foggy Day
2. Stars Fell On Alabama
3. Cheek To Cheek
4. The Nearness Of You
5. April In Paris

7" Bonus Single:
Side A: You Won't Be Satisfied
Side B: Undecided

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