Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald - Stockholm Concert 1966
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Artist: Duke Ellington, Ella FitzgeraldEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Live
Published: 1991
CD Release Date: 1991-07-01
Music Label: Pablo
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Music Review: Ella and Duke sold their songs without even trying--and that's no small feat !!!
Rating: 5 Stars
Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington were two of the greatest entertainers of the twentieth century; and fortunately for us we can continue to enjoy their remarkable talents well into the twenty-first century. Ella's voice on this album is rich, warm and vibrant; and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra never sounded better! This CD gives us a great recording of their 1966 concert in Stockholm.
The CD track set begins with "Imagine My Frustration." Duke's musicians start with quite a flourish and when Ella comes in she positively takes flight! Ella swings gently and her voice is as clear as a bell. The musical arrangement makes great use of the horns, drums and percussion. Ella, her trio and Duke's band become one for this number to make "Imagine My Frustration" a total masterpiece. What a strong beginning for the album! "Duke's Place" follows and Ella continues to introduce the principle members of the band one by one as they each do a solo. Ella scats very well and she delivers the first line with a slightly gravelly voice--perhaps to remind us of Louis Armstrong. The lyrics shine in Ella's competent hands. This number swings greatly and the audience begins a knee-jerk reaction to clap along to the beat of "Duke's Place." Duke and Ella had this audience in the palms of their hands! Love that saxophone on "Duke's Place!"
"Satin Doll" is the next track and the band begins with a huge musical flourish; Ella sings this from the bottom of her heart with great sensitivity and panache. How elegant! Ella's voice never misses a beat and she does a few vocal gymnastics to enhance the quality of "Satin Doll." Great use of the percussion and horns--thank you, Duke!
"Só Danço Samba" lets us hear Ella and Duke take a bossa nova number to new heights--and they make it all seem so easy, although of course we know it really wasn't. Ella performs "Só Danço Samba" in both Portuguese and English; I like the effect this produces. Ella scats a bit to bolster her performance and she swings brightly. You can really tell Ella's enjoying herself as she sings "Só Danço Samba!" Duke's orchestra does a great job; but then again with Duke himself on the piano how could you really lose by taking in this interpretation of "Só Danço Samba?" Together Duke and Ella make this interpretation of this bossa nova classic THE definitive rendition of this ballad.
For "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)" Ella sings a rarely heard opening verse which adds greatly to the sensitivity of this number. Ella swings once again as the crowd applauds with delight as soon as they recognize this number. I also like how Duke and Ella play somewhat with the tempo of "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)." Ella sings, scats a bit and improvises a few lyrics with all her heart. Great!
"Cottontail" ends the track set; and the liner notes sure are right when they state that this number has a tempo that speeds faster than the speed of light! Ella scats some of her very best ever on this number; she never misses a beat as the orchestra flies through this number. The overall effect is positively electric and stunning. I am sure that you will like "Cottontail" very, very much. The audience reaction sure indicates that they did! SMILE
The liner notes give you all the names of the musicians and Norman Granz gives us a brief note about the album. The artwork reflects good judgment.
Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington with his band give us an incredible performance from this concert they gave in Stockholm in 1966. I am not sure if this is the complete concert--but what you definitely do get is nothing short of heaven when you listen to this CD! Ella and Duke were two of the very best I think we'll ever see; and this CD is a "must-have" for fans of Ella Fitzgerald, jazz pop vocals and Duke Ellington.
Great job, everyone!!!
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