Vocal / Popular Music Entry; Ballads; Standards; Traditional Pop; Vocal Jazz; Swing
Recorded:
* Disc One, tracks 1, 6, 11, 13, and 16 and Disc Two, tracks 3, 8, 12, 15 and 16: March 18, 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
* Disc One, tracks 2, 7, 10, and 14 and Disc Two, tracks 1, 5, 6, 10, and 13: March 17, 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
* Disc One, tracks 3, 8, and 9: March 19, 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
* Disc One, tracks 4 and 12 and Disc Two, tracks 2 and 14: March 14, 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
* Disc One, track 5: March 17, 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
* Disc One, track 15 and Disc Two, tracks 4, 7, 9, and 11: March 13, 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
Irving Berlin and Ella Fitzgerald both came from very modest origins, and both maintained a simplicity in preparation and unfussiness in presentation of their respective arts. Neither could ever be accused of taking a dark or cerebral approach; both specialized in making listeners feel good.
Disc 1: 46:18 min.
Disc 2: 46:52 min.
Ella Fitzgerald - Vocal
Harry "Sweets" Edison - Trumpet
Chuck Gentry - Woodwinds
Matty Matlock - Woodwinds
Paul Smith - Piano
Barney Kessel - Guitar
Alvin Stoller - Drums
Paul Weston - Arranger
Disc One, tracks 1, 6, 11, 13, and 16 and Disc Two, tracks 3, 8, 12, 15 and 16: Paul Weston’s orchestra: John Best, Pete Candoli, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Don Fagerquist, Manny Klein (trumpet); Ed Kusby, Dick Noel, William Schaefer (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Chuck Gentry, Matty Matlock, Ted Nash, Babe Russin, Fred Stulce (woodwinds); Paul Smith (piano); Barney Kessel (guitar); Joe Mondragon (bass); Alvin Stoller (drums); Weston (arranger, conductor)
Disc One, tracks 2, 7, 10, and 14 and Disc Two, tracks 1, 5, 6, 10, and 13: Personnel same as March 18 session above, except add unknown strings.
Disc One, tracks 3, 8, and 9:Paul Weston's orchestra: Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet); Leonard Hartman, Matty Matlock, Ted Nash, Fred Stulce (flute); Paul Smith (piano); Barney Kessel (guitar); Joe Mondragon (bass); Alvin Stoller (drums); Weston (arranger, conductor).
Disc One, tracks 4 and 12 and Disc Two, tracks 2 and 14: Paul Weston's orchestra: Don Fagerquist (trumpet); Matty Matlock (clarinet); Ted Nash, Babe Russin (tenor saxophone); Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone); Gene Cipriano (woodwinds); Paul Smith (piano); Barney Kessel (guitar); Jack Ryan (bass); Alvin Stoller (drums); Weston (arranger, conductor).
Disc One, track 5: Unknown viola and harp.
Disc One, track 15 and Disc Two, tracks 4, 7, 9, and 11: Paul Weston's orchestra: Don Fagerquist (trumpet); Fred Stulce (clarinet); Ted Nash, Babe Russin (tenor saxophone); Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone); Gene Cipriano (woodwinds); Paul Smith (piano); Barney Kessel (guitar); Jack Ryan (bass); Alvin Stoller (drums); Weston (arranger, conductor). |
