Ella Fitzgerald ‎– Mack The Knife – Ella In Berlin (Mono)

49,99

Rare Mono Pressing.

Ella Fitzgerald was at the peak of her form during her 1960 tour of Europe. Her Berlin concert is most remembered for her hilariously inventive version of “Mack the Knife,” during which she forgot the words and substituted ones of her own that somehow fit, amazing herself in the process. With fine support from her quartet — pianist Paul Smith, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Wilfred Middlebrooks, drummer Gus Johnson — Fitzgerald is brilliant throughout the well-rounded set, with highlights including “Misty” (a version very different from Sarah Vaughan’s), “The Lady Is a Tramp,” “Too Darn Hot,” and a scat-filled “How High the Moon.” This is essential music.

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Description

Verve Records ‎– MG V-4041 Mono Vinyl LP 1960 US Pressing

Side 1.

1. Gone With The Wind
2. Misty
3. The Lady Is A Tramp
4. The Man I Love
5. Summertime

Side 2.

1. Too Darn Hot
2. Lorelei
3. Mack The Knife
4. How High The Moon

Credits:
Accompanied By – The Paul Smith Quartet
Art Direction – Merle Shore
Bass – Wilfred Middlebrooks
Drums – Gus Johnson
Featuring – Paul Smith Quartet
Guitar – Jim Hall
Photography By [Cover Photo] – Jay Thompson
Piano – Paul Smith
Producer – Norman Granz
Sleeve Notes – Norman Granz
Vocals – Ella Fitzgerald

Additional information

Weight 0,5 kg
Cover Condition

LP Condition