Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

1 hour 3 mins

Ensemble

The Oscar Peterson Trio

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Vocal Jazz

Label

Verve Records

Performer

Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Louis Levy, 1928-2001, Wilfred Middlebrooks, Gus Johnson, 1913-2000, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Thigpen, 1930-2010

UPC (Physical)

00042283775824

Release Date

1991-10-22

Review

Ella Fitzgerald's Berlin concert of February 13, 1960, highlighted by her ad-lib version of "Mack the Knife," is considered a classic. The performance on this CD dates from the following year and is almost as rewarding. Accompanied by pianist Lou Levy, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Wilfred Middlebrooks, and drummer Gus Johnson, she sings 18 songs in a varied and well-paced set. Highlights include "Take the 'A' Train," "Anything Goes," "You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)," "'Round Midnight," a new (but less humorous) version of "Mack the Knife," and an encore, "This Can't Be Love," that has the singer joined by the Oscar Peterson Trio. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Vocal

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Jazz Vocal