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The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song BooksThe Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's monumental series of albums paying tribute to the great American composers of the 20th Century remains unsurpassed and continues as her best remembered recordings.
Mack the Knife: The Complete Ella in BerlinMack the Knife: The Complete Ella in Berlin
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Of Ella's many live albums, this is probably the best. This Grammy winner includes Ella's classic performance of "Mack The Knife".
Ella Swings Brightly with NelsonElla Swings Brightly with Nelson by Ella Fitzgerald
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In one of her finest albums, Ella swings through a collection of standards with the masterly arrangements of Nelson Riddle. The Grammy winning result is a classic album.
Ella Swings Gently with NelsonElla Swings Gently with Nelson by Ella Fitzgerald
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Recorded at the same time as the album above, Ella performs a collection of mainly swinging ballads again with the expert arrangements of Nelson Riddle.
Ella and LouisElla and Louis by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's silken smooth vocals contrast yet blend perfectly with Satchmo's gravelly style in this classic album backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio and Buddy Rich. A great jazz album!
Ella Swings LightlyElla Swings Lightly by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella won her first Grammy for this superb collection, her first collaboration with arranger Marty Paich.
Ella at Duke's PlaceElla at Duke's Place by Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington
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Ella's collaborations with Duke Ellington are the stuff of legend. This 1965 recording is one of their finest combined efforts.
Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! by Ella Fitzgerald
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They don't come any better than this. Ella in her prime backed by a small group of jazz greats.
75th Birthday Celebration75th Birthday Celebration by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella recorded for almost 20 years for the Decca label. This two CD set collects the best of her work from this period.
The Intimate EllaThe Intimate Ella by Ella Fitzgerald
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Just Ella and pianist Paul Smith in a superb collection of saloon songs, this album was released in conjunction with Ella's performance in the film "Let No Man Write My Epitaph".
Porgy & BessPorgy & Bess by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella and Louis Armstrong team for the last time in the recording studio for what is the finest jazz interpretation of Gershwin's immortal opera.
Like Someone in LoveLike Someone in Love by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella loved singing ballads. Here is a full album of them arranged by Frank DeVol.
Ella in Rome: The Birthday ConcertElla in Rome: The Birthday Concert by Ella Fitzgerald
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Released 30 years after being recorded, this remains one of Ella's finest live performances and one of her most successful recordings.
Pure EllaPure Ella by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella only recorded two albums for Decca records though many compilations of her work were released on lp. This disc combines these albums, both backed by pianist Ellis Larkins.
Take Love EasyTake Love Easy by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's first album for the Pablo label was the first of four duet collaborations with guitarist Joe Pass.
The War YearsThe War Years by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's formative years as a recording artist were with the Decca label. This 2 CD set collects all her recordings for the label from 1941-47.
First Lady of SongFirst Lady of Song by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's recordings for the Verve label are undoubtedly the best of an unparalled career. This 3 CD set presents the best of these.
Ella & BasieElla & Basie by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's first full album with Count Basie remains a classic. The arranger for this album is Quincy Jones.
Early Years, Pts. 1-2Early Years, Pts. 1-2 by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella began her career as vocalist with the Chick Webb Orchestra. Here are all the recordings she made with the band and others she made under her own name during that period.
Ella Fitzgerald - Something to Live ForElla Fitzgerald - Something to Live For
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Fabulous biographical documentary on the first lady of song features many rare TV performances by Ella.
These Are the BluesThese Are the Blues by Ella Fitzgerald
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While Ella often performed blues in her concerts, this is her only complete album of this style.
The Best Is Yet to ComeThe Best Is Yet to Come by Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella's final recordings with Nelson Riddle are a delight that won Ella yet another Grammy.
Rhythm Is My BusinessRhythm Is My Business by Ella Fitzgerald
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A fine, swinging album that presents Ella at her peak from 1962.
Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography Of The First Lady Of JazzElla Fitzgerald: A Biography Of The First Lady Of Jazz by Stuart Nicholson
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The best biography of the first lady of song.
Frank Sinatra - A Man and His Music + Ella + JobimFrank Sinatra - A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
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It doesn't get much better than this: Sinatra + Ella + Jobim in a classic TV special from 1967.