Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass: Sophisticated Lady – A Timeless Jazz Collaboration (Jazz Music CD)

Product Information

• Catalog Number: 0415573 / 015573 ASR
• UPC: 0025218531023
• Product Type: Jazz Music CD
• Genre: Vocal Jazz / Instrumental Collaboration
• Artist(s): Ella Fitzgerald (vocal), Joe Pass (electric guitar – solo on select tracks)
• Total Time: 57:36 (Stereo/AAD)
• Recording Venues:                          Format: Audio CD
  • Tokyo (Tracks 1–8; Recorded in 1983)
  • Hamburg (Tracks 9–14; Recorded in 1975)
• Production: Produced by Norman Granz; CD production by Eric Miller; Mastered by Kirk Felton (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
• Publisher: Pablo Records & Universal Music Group

Overview

Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass: Sophisticated Lady is a captivating jazz CD that showcases the remarkable synergy between two legends of jazz. This collection features previously unreleased selections, recorded live in Tokyo and Hamburg, and brings together classic standards and innovative medleys that highlight the duo’s extraordinary musical interplay.

Product Features

• Audio Format: High-fidelity Stereo/AAD
• Duration: 57 minutes and 36 seconds of seamless jazz performance
• Recording Details: Live performances from Tokyo (1983) and Hamburg (1975), capturing the authentic energy of the stage
• Production Excellence: Expertly produced by Norman Granz with meticulous CD production by Eric Miller, ensuring an exceptional listening experience
• Exclusive Release: Features unreleased tracks that add a unique historical and musical value to this collection

Interesting Facts

• Legendary Collaboration:
  Ella Fitzgerald, renowned for her impeccable vocal artistry, teams up with virtuoso guitarist Joe Pass, whose solos on select tracks (notably on tracks 5, 9–11) elevate the musical dialogue.
• Live Performance Energy:
  Recorded during live sessions in two major cultural hubs—Tokyo and Hamburg—this album captures the dynamic spirit of international jazz scenes.
• Unreleased Gems:
  All tracks in this collection were previously unreleased, offering fans rare insights into the creative process of these iconic musicians.
• Diverse Musical Selections:
  The track list features a blend of timeless jazz standards and inventive medleys, including interpretations of classics like "Sophisticated Lady," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Mood Indigo."

Track Listing

1. Ella Introduction of Joe – 0:31
2. I'm Beginning to See the Light – 3:05
3. Medley: I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) – (Medley introduction)
4. Sophisticated Lady – 2:27
5. One Note Samba – 7:06
6. Georgia On My Mind – 4:27
7. Gone With the Wind & Bluesette – 3:30 / 3:30
8. Old Folks – 4:46
9. Wave – 5:02
10. Cherokee – 5:27
11. Take Love Easy – 6:00
12. Mood Indigo – 2:27
13. Satin Doll – 3:07

Publishers

Published by Pablo Records & Universal Music Group. All rights reserved.
For more information, please visit Fantasy Jazz.

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