Ella Fitzgerald's 'Cheek To Cheek: The Complete Duet Recordings' is a sublime collection of jazz classics, showcasing the legendary vocalist's incredible range and talent. Released on 6 April 2018 via Verve Reissues, this extensive album spans 3 hours and 44 minutes, featuring a plethora of timeless duets that exemplify the very essence of vocal jazz, jazz, swing music, jazz blues, big band, and even Christmas genres.
Throughout the album, Ella Fitzgerald's effortless vocals weave a rich tapestry of sound, as she effortlessly glides through iconic tracks such as 'The Frim Fram Sauce', 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me', and 'Moonlight In Vermont'. Her interpretations of Gershwin's 'Porgy And Bess' are nothing short of breathtaking, with standout performances of 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So'.
From the upbeat charm of 'Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)' and 'Makin' Whoopee' to the poignant beauty of 'Tenderly' and 'The Nearness Of You', Ella Fitzgerald's 'Cheek To Cheek: The Complete Duet Recordings' is a masterclass in jazz vocals. With its exhaustive tracklist and impeccable production, this album is an indispensable addition to any jazz enthusiast's collection, offering a fascinating glimpse into the remarkable career of one of the genre's most beloved artists.
Tracks
You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart)Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
The Frim Fram SauceLouis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
Dream A Little Dream Of MeElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Can Anyone Explain?Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
Necessary EvilElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Oops!Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Who Walks In When I Walk Out?Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Would You Like To Take A Walk?Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Can't We Be Friends?Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Isn't This A Lovely Day?Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Moonlight In VermontElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
They Can't Take That Away From MeElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Under A Blanket Of BlueElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
TenderlyElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
A Foggy DayElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Stars Fell On AlabamaElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Cheek To CheekElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
The Nearness Of YouElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
April In ParisElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Don't Be That WayElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Makin' WhoopeeElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
They All LaughedElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Comes LoveElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Autumn In New YorkElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)Louis Armstrong
Stompin' At The SavoyElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
I Won't DanceElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You?Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Let's Call The Whole Thing OffElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
I've Got My Love To Keep Me WarmElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Willow Weep For MeElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
I'm Puttin' All My Eggs In One BasketElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
A Fine RomanceElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Ill WindElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Love Is Here To StayElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
I Get A Kick Out Of YouElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Learnin' The BluesElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Porgy And Bess: OvertureElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
SummertimeElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
I Wants To Stay HereElla Fitzgerald
My Man's Gone NowElla Fitzgerald
I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Buzzard SongElla Fitzgerald
Bess You Is My Woman NowElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
It Ain't Necessarily SoElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
What You Want Wid Bess?Ella Fitzgerald
A Woman Is A Sometime ThingLouis Armstrong
Oh, Doctor JesusElla Fitzgerald
Porgy And Bess: Medley: Here Come De Honey Man / Crab Man / Oh, Dey's So Fresh And FineElla Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
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