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The Queen of Jazz and ‘Satchmo’ had duetted earlier in their illustrious careers. But it wasn’t until Producer Norman Granz came up with the idea of putting them together for specific albums that their true chemistry was revealed. The Platinum Collection features two iconic albums Ella & Louis and Ella & Louis Again. Both albums feature Jazz At The Phil regulars Oscar Peterson (Piano), Herb Ellis (Guitar), Ray Brown (Bass) and Buddy Rich (Drums) with the exception of Louis Bellson replacing Buddy Rich on Ella & Louis Again recording. Now it’s time for Fitzgerald to ‘take it Ella – swing it’….
Tracklist
LP1 SIDE ONE
1. Can’t We Be Friends
2. Isn’t This A Lovely Day
3. Moonlight In Vermont
4. They Can’t Take That Away From Me
5. Under A Blanket Of Blue
6. Tenderly
LP1 SIDE TWO
1. A Foggy Day
2. Stars Fell On Alabama
3. Cheek To Cheek
4. The Nearness Of You
5. April In Paris
Ella And Louis Again
LP2 SIDE ONE
1. Don’t Be That Way
2. Makin’ Whoopee
3. They All Laughed
4. Comes Love
5. Autumn In New York
Bonus Track:
6. It Ain’t Necessarily So
LP2 SIDE TWO
1. Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)
2. Stompin’ At The Savoy
3. I Won’t Dance
4. Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good To You?
Bonus Track:
5. Summertime
Ella And Louis Again
LP3 SIDE ONE
1. Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
2. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
3. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
4. Willow Weep For Me
5. I’m Puttin’ All My Eggs In One Basket
LP3 SIDE TWO
1. A Fine Romance
2. Ill Wind
3. Love Is Here To Stay
4. I Get A Kick Out Of You
5. Learnin’ The Blues