Ella Swings Brightly With Nelson

by Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Swings Brightly With Nelson cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:25
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reuniting with a legendary arranger, the vocalist delivers a masterclass in joyful, up-tempo swing. The bright, punchy orchestrations provide an ideal springboard for her unparalleled rhythmic agility and flawless intonation.

Genres

Descriptors: crooning, orchestral, vocal, melodic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. When Your Lover Has Gone (3:00)
  2. Don't Be That Way (3:49)
  3. Love Me Or Leave Me (2:52)
  4. I Hear Music (2:20)
  5. What Am I Here For? (2:45)
  6. I'm Gonna Go Fishin' (3:01)
  7. I Won't Dance (3:33)
  8. I Only Have Eyes For You (2:39)
  9. The Gentleman Is A Dope (4:02)
  10. Mean To Me (2:57)
  11. Alone Together (2:47)
  12. Pick Yourself Up (2:10)
  13. Call Me Darling (2:40)
  14. Somebody Loves Me (2:37)
  15. Cheerful Little Earful (2:06)

Credits

  • Ella Fitzgerald - primary artist, vocals
  • Nelson Riddle - primary artist, arranged by, conductor
  • Alan Manham - artwork [uncredited]
  • Benny Green - sleeve notes
  • Einar Aaron Swan - written-by
  • Benny Goodman - written-by
  • Edgar Sampson - written-by
  • Mitchell Parish - written-by
  • Norman Granz - producer, recording supervisor

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