The First Lady of Song

by Ella Fitzgerald

The First Lady of Song cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:19
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Compiling some of her most formidable singles, this collection highlights the vocalist's peerless intonation and joyous swinging authority. Her effortless ability to traverse tender balladry and complex, rapid-fire scat singing cements her status as the preeminent vocal architect of modern jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, virtuosic, improvisation, sophisticated, elegant

Tracklist

  1. My One And Only Love (3:18)
  2. The Impatient Years (2:48)
  3. But Not Like Mine (2:58)
  4. I've Got The World On A String (3:14)
  5. An Empty Ballroom (3:07)
  6. You Turned The Tables On Me (2:56)
  7. Ella's Contribution To The Blues (2:31)
  8. That's My Desire (3:00)
  9. A Satisfied Mind (2:33)
  10. Careless (2:46)
  11. Give A Little, Get A Little (3:19)
  12. Blue Lou (2:45)

Credits

  • Ella Fitzgerald - primary artist, written-by
  • Janet Putnam - harp
  • Al Howard - reeds, alto saxophone
  • Hymie Schertzer - reeds, alto saxophone
  • Al Klink - reeds, tenor saxophone
  • Harold Feldman - reeds, tenor saxophone
  • Eddie Safranski - rhythm section [rhythm], bass
  • Jimmy Crawford - rhythm section [rhythm], drums
  • Tutti Camarata - directed by [orchestra]
  • Sy Oliver - directed by [orchestra]

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