#EllaFitzgerald – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo April 5, 2019 1 COMMENTS

“Something to Live For” (1965) Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington; (1939) Duke Ellington; (1975) Tommy Flanagan

“Something to Live For” Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra on December 20, 1965 in Hollywood, California. Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; with Duke Ellington, directing: William [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo September 29, 2018 2 COMMENTS

“Detour Ahead” (1959) Ella Fitzgerald

“Detour Ahead” Composed by Johnny Frigo, Lou Carter and Herb Ellis. (* see below). Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Herb Ellis, guitar, on March 25, 1959 for Verve in Hollywood. The story: By the time [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swingscapes

Mike Zirpolo March 24, 2017 2 COMMENTS

“Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” (1956) Ella Fitzgerald and (1954) Artie Shaw

NOTE: With this post, swingandbeyond.com inaugurates a small celebration of the music of Rodgers and Hart. Subsequent posts will continue this joyous presentation of the music of one of the greatest song writing teams in [..]