Impro-Jazz: Ella Fitzgerald Meets Duke Ellington & Benny Goodman

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Product Features

• Title: Impro-Jazz: Ella Fitzgerald Meets Duke Ellington & Benny Goodman
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Region: Mainly Region 2 with PAL encoding
• Total Running Time: 55 Minutes
• Release Year: 2008 by Impro Jazz
• Cover Photo: Black & White/Mono

Overview

This remarkable DVD brings together jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman for an unprecedented collaboration. Captured from historic kinescopes, this collection, although not in today's high-definition standards, offers invaluable performances that outweigh any visual imperfections. Viewers are treated to Fitzgerald's captivating vocals alongside Ellington's and Goodman's unparalleled musicianship, featuring a mix of solo performances, all-star big band arrangements, and intimate group settings.

Interesting

• Ella Fitzgerald: Known as the "First Lady of Song," Fitzgerald's journey from poverty to jazz royalty is a testament to her talent and resilience.
• Duke Ellington: A pivotal figure in jazz, Ellington's partnership with Fitzgerald in the late '50s and early '60s produced timeless music.
• Benny Goodman: Often called the "King of Swing," Goodman's rare collaborations with Fitzgerald add a unique dimension to this DVD.
• Historical Value: The DVD captures a unique moment in jazz history, bridging generations and genres through stellar performances.

Key Credits

• Ella Fitzgerald: Vocals
• Duke Ellington: Piano and His Orchestra
• Benny Goodman: Clarinet and Orchestra
• Additional Musicians: A host of all-star musicians, including Harry James, Johnny Hodges, and more.

Tracking List

1. "Just One of Those Things"
2. "Street of Dreams"
3. "I Can't Stop Loving You"
4. "Summertime"
5. "Satin Doll"
6. "Things Ain't What They Used to Be"
7. "Take the 'A' Train"
8. "Loch Lomond"
9. "A Foggy Day"
10. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"
11. "Sweet Georgia Brown"
12. "Lover Man"
13. "Mack the Knife"
14. "Ridin' High"
15. Medley: Various Blues and Jazz Standards

Bonus Tracks: Additional performances from a 1965 TV show, including "A Tisket, a Tasket," "Imagination," and "Oh, Lady Be Good."