Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook (2022 Reissue) – Ella Fitzgerald (Vinyl) (BD)

This is a 2022 reissue vinyl LP pressing of Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald. The American jazz singer-songwriter originally released her album in 1957, through Verve Records. Produced by Norman Granz, the album was accompanied by Duke Ellington and his orchestra, focusing on Ellington’s songs. Fitzgerald’s performance on this album won her the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance, Individual, at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards.

Label: Waxtime 500

Release Year: 2022

Track List:

1. Cotton Tail (Duke Ellington)
2. Solitude (Duke Ellington-Edgar De Lange)
3. Satin Doll (Duke Ellington-Johnny Mercer-Billy Strayhorn)
4. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington-Johnny Hodges-
5. It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) (Duke Ell
6. In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington-Emanuel Kurtz)
7. Prelude To a Kiss (Duke Ellington-Irving Gordon)
8. Azure (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills)
9. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me (Duke Ellington-Bob Russell
10. Just A-Sittin’ and A-Rockin’ (Duke Ellington-Billy Strayhorn
11. Mood Indigo (Barney Bigard-Duke Ellington-Mitchell Parish)
12. In a Mellow Tone (Duke Ellington-Milt Gabler)
13. Sophisticated Lady (Duke Ellington-Lawrence Brown-Otto Hardw
14. Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn)