In contrast to her classic 'Songbook' albums for Verve, this 1961 date captures the essence of Ella Fitzgerald as most people got to see her live - with a swinging quartet. The program is made up mostly of repertoire from the Swing and early Bebop periods with Ella mixing soulful ballads and hard-driving swingers. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Track Listing:
1. Night in Tunisia - Ella Fitzgerald (4.11)
2. You're My Thrill - Ella Fitzgerald (3.39)
3. My Reverie - Ella Fitzgerald (3.2)
4. Stella By Starlight - Ella Fitzgerald (3.21)
5. 'Round Midnight - Ella Fitzgerald (3.32)
6. Jersey Bounce - Ella Fitzgerald (3.36)
7. Signing Off - Ella Fitzgerald (3.49)
8. Cry Me a River - Ella Fitzgerald (4.17)
9. This Year's Kisses - Ella Fitzgerald (2.18)
10. Good Morning Heartache - Ella Fitzgerald (4.21)
11. (I Was) Born to Be Blue - Ella Fitzgerald
12. Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! - Ella Fitzgerald (2.46)
13. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most - Ella Fitzgerald (6.17)
14. Music Goes 'Round and 'Round - Ella Fitzgerald (2.31)
Year of Production: 1961
