Jazz
Recorded August 31, 1956 at Capital Records studio, A, Hollywood
Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Buddy Bregman Orchestra Milt Bernhart Trombone Pete Candoli Trumpet Joe Howard Trombone Maynard Ferguson Trumpet Conrad Gozzo Trumpet George Roberts Bass Trombone Bud Shank Alto Saxophone Ted Nash Tenor Saxophone Chuck Gentry Baritone Saxophone Paul Smith Piano Barney Kessel Guitar Joe Mondragon Bass Alvin Stoller Drums
Rodgers and Hart wrote deceptively simple songs with striking melodies and literate lyrics--sung by realistic characters in shows set in modern, urban settings. Rodgers jazz like themes and phrasing are the reasons they appeal to jazz musicians. And what greater jazz artist than Ella Fitzgerald to sing them? Forty years on, these are still the greatest interpretations of Rodgers and Hart. |