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Music : Ella Swings Gently with Nelson
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Rating: 
- This Is Ella In Her Most Elegant Performances
With Nelson Riddle applying his wealth of experience in arranging, conducting and orchestrating to the peerless vocal prowess of the First Lady of Song, there is nothing left to be desired. Everything in this album is totally spic-and-span, flawless, precise and well-executed, simply put, it's utterly sublime!
Known for his most prolific collaboration with the legendary Ol' Blue Eyes, Riddle shows off his consistently superb chart arrangements to its repertoire of fifteen standards. Ella's remarkable interpretations speak of elegance, confidence and gentleness. Here, she is surely in good hands with Riddle who brings out the very best in her. Each song reveals a gentle perfection from the first note to the last. Ella and Nelson have created a gem of an album, "Ella Swings Gently With Nelson," one of the two albums that Ella recorded in Los Angeles in later part of 1961 with Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra under Verve Records originally released in 1962. It was digitally remastered on a CD format and reissued in 1993 with bonus tracks that were not included on the original release.
Ella takes the listeners to a more elegant listening experience with her heart-stoppingly beautiful takes on Ray Noble's "The Very Thought of You" and Robert Mellin and Guy Wood's "My One And Only Love," two stunners and my all-time favorites from this collection. True to the album's concept, she does a swingy yet gentle with scatting-a-plenty rendition of "All of Me."
For fans of Ella, the First Lady of Song, and Nelson Riddle, one of the greatest arrangers/orchestrators America ever produced, this is definitely a welcome addition to your elegantly-decorated vocal jazz collection. Listening to this great CD means taking you back in time when Ella and Nelson were both at the apex of their respective musical careers, so you can't go wrong with this classic recording.
Wholeheartedly recommended for your lovely listening experience.
P.S. A perfect companion to this CD is Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson. Please check it out.
Rating: - When Ella and Nelson take it sweet and slow, a ballad couldn't ask for a more loving touch
Ella Fitzgerald, The First Lady Of Song, remains one of the greatest entertainers we shall ever see. Ella could lead her adoring audiences anywhere she wanted them to go. Moreover, her ability to scat never ceases to amaze me. Ella always improvised her scatting but she somehow, almost magically, she always made it look so well prepared.
The CD track set begins with "Sweet And Slow." The opening musical flourish sets the tone for an awesome number; and Ella's voice is rich, warm and vibrant. The horns enhance the beauty of the arrangement by the incomparable Nelson Riddle, too. "Georgia On My Mind" shines with a stunning musical arrangement; and Ella's interpretation runs a bit faster than Ray Charles's rendition; but Ella's version works very well. Ella truly pours her heart and soul into "Georgia On My Mind." Excellent!
"Imagination" features Ella singing her very best; she really IS swinging gently for the delivery of this number! Ella's excellent diction works well with the musical arrangement. "The Very Thought Of You" uses the horns well; and Ella sings this as if it were the greatest lullaby ever produced. You'll float on a cloud listening to Ella's interpretation of 'The Very Thought Of You!" "She's Funny That Way" gets the royal treatment from Ella; and Nelson Riddle's arrangement places the horns squarely in the middle of the spotlight along with Ella's voice. Love those chimes on "She's Funny That Way," too!
Other treats on this album include the steamy and romantic "The Very Thought Of You;" Ella performs this with panache and sensitivity. "The Very Thought Of You" also allows Ella to sing up and down an octave or more--and this impresses me greatly. "Body And Soul" is another particularly romantic number; Ella sings this to perfection and the melody moves along at just the right tempo.
The CD gives us two bonus tracks: We get "Call Me Darling" and "All Of Me." "Call Me Darling" makes you want to spend time alone with your sweetheart the very instant you hear it; Ella doesn't miss a note and the strings bolster the quality of the melody. "All Of Me" sports a faster tempo; and the high quality control of this number makes the perfect ending for this CD. Ella also does a jubilant scat chorus; and this injects electricity into "All Of Me." Who could ask for anything more?
The liner notes include an informative essay by James Gavin; and we get the song credits and the recording dates as well. We even get a miniature replica of the reverse of the cardboard jacket cover for the 1962 record album release; this features an essay by Benny Green.
Ella Fitzgerald was a living legend; and her legendary status will forever remain in the history of first rate, five star quality entertainers. I highly recommend this CD for Ella's fans; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will love this CD, too.
Thank you, Ella!
Rating:
- Ella Swings Gently with Nelson
here another great ella cd. for old and new fan. she does scat on one song. keep smile.george d wagner.
Rating: - ONE OF HER TWO BEST ALBUMS
THE OTHER IS SWINGS BRIGHTLY WITH NELSON. I JUST ORDERED THESE TWO ALBUMS.
Rating: - Ella Rocks!
It was the reviews on Amazon that encouraged me to buy this CD and I'm forever greatful. The more I listen to it, the more contemporary it feels. The singing is inspired and the arrangements don't just swing, they rock! Of course Ella had a habit of making everything sound easy but it really does feel as if she's having a great time. I was unfamiliar with most of the songs on this CD so half the pleasure is in getting to know them - they're simply aren't any duds. Great stuff.
- This Is Ella In Her Most Elegant PerformancesWith Nelson Riddle applying his wealth of experience in arranging, conducting and orchestrating to the peerless vocal prowess of the First Lady of Song, there is nothing left to be desired. Everything in this album is totally spic-and-span, flawless, precise and well-executed, simply put, it's utterly sublime!
Known for his most prolific collaboration with the legendary Ol' Blue Eyes, Riddle shows off his consistently superb chart arrangements to its repertoire of fifteen standards. Ella's remarkable interpretations speak of elegance, confidence and gentleness. Here, she is surely in good hands with Riddle who brings out the very best in her. Each song reveals a gentle perfection from the first note to the last. Ella and Nelson have created a gem of an album, "Ella Swings Gently With Nelson," one of the two albums that Ella recorded in Los Angeles in later part of 1961 with Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra under Verve Records originally released in 1962. It was digitally remastered on a CD format and reissued in 1993 with bonus tracks that were not included on the original release.
Ella takes the listeners to a more elegant listening experience with her heart-stoppingly beautiful takes on Ray Noble's "The Very Thought of You" and Robert Mellin and Guy Wood's "My One And Only Love," two stunners and my all-time favorites from this collection. True to the album's concept, she does a swingy yet gentle with scatting-a-plenty rendition of "All of Me."
For fans of Ella, the First Lady of Song, and Nelson Riddle, one of the greatest arrangers/orchestrators America ever produced, this is definitely a welcome addition to your elegantly-decorated vocal jazz collection. Listening to this great CD means taking you back in time when Ella and Nelson were both at the apex of their respective musical careers, so you can't go wrong with this classic recording.
Wholeheartedly recommended for your lovely listening experience.
P.S. A perfect companion to this CD is Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson. Please check it out.
Rating:
- When Ella and Nelson take it sweet and slow, a ballad couldn't ask for a more loving touchElla Fitzgerald, The First Lady Of Song, remains one of the greatest entertainers we shall ever see. Ella could lead her adoring audiences anywhere she wanted them to go. Moreover, her ability to scat never ceases to amaze me. Ella always improvised her scatting but she somehow, almost magically, she always made it look so well prepared.
The CD track set begins with "Sweet And Slow." The opening musical flourish sets the tone for an awesome number; and Ella's voice is rich, warm and vibrant. The horns enhance the beauty of the arrangement by the incomparable Nelson Riddle, too. "Georgia On My Mind" shines with a stunning musical arrangement; and Ella's interpretation runs a bit faster than Ray Charles's rendition; but Ella's version works very well. Ella truly pours her heart and soul into "Georgia On My Mind." Excellent!
"Imagination" features Ella singing her very best; she really IS swinging gently for the delivery of this number! Ella's excellent diction works well with the musical arrangement. "The Very Thought Of You" uses the horns well; and Ella sings this as if it were the greatest lullaby ever produced. You'll float on a cloud listening to Ella's interpretation of 'The Very Thought Of You!" "She's Funny That Way" gets the royal treatment from Ella; and Nelson Riddle's arrangement places the horns squarely in the middle of the spotlight along with Ella's voice. Love those chimes on "She's Funny That Way," too!
Other treats on this album include the steamy and romantic "The Very Thought Of You;" Ella performs this with panache and sensitivity. "The Very Thought Of You" also allows Ella to sing up and down an octave or more--and this impresses me greatly. "Body And Soul" is another particularly romantic number; Ella sings this to perfection and the melody moves along at just the right tempo.
The CD gives us two bonus tracks: We get "Call Me Darling" and "All Of Me." "Call Me Darling" makes you want to spend time alone with your sweetheart the very instant you hear it; Ella doesn't miss a note and the strings bolster the quality of the melody. "All Of Me" sports a faster tempo; and the high quality control of this number makes the perfect ending for this CD. Ella also does a jubilant scat chorus; and this injects electricity into "All Of Me." Who could ask for anything more?
The liner notes include an informative essay by James Gavin; and we get the song credits and the recording dates as well. We even get a miniature replica of the reverse of the cardboard jacket cover for the 1962 record album release; this features an essay by Benny Green.
Ella Fitzgerald was a living legend; and her legendary status will forever remain in the history of first rate, five star quality entertainers. I highly recommend this CD for Ella's fans; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will love this CD, too.
Thank you, Ella!
Rating:
- Ella Swings Gently with Nelsonhere another great ella cd. for old and new fan. she does scat on one song. keep smile.george d wagner.
Rating:
- ONE OF HER TWO BEST ALBUMSTHE OTHER IS SWINGS BRIGHTLY WITH NELSON. I JUST ORDERED THESE TWO ALBUMS.
Rating:
- Ella Rocks!It was the reviews on Amazon that encouraged me to buy this CD and I'm forever greatful. The more I listen to it, the more contemporary it feels. The singing is inspired and the arrangements don't just swing, they rock! Of course Ella had a habit of making everything sound easy but it really does feel as if she's having a great time. I was unfamiliar with most of the songs on this CD so half the pleasure is in getting to know them - they're simply aren't any duds. Great stuff.