Ella Fitzgerald - Ella in London (1974) RESEED torrent

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This is one of Ella Fitzgerald's most enjoyable recordings from her later years. With pianist Tommy Flanagan, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Keter Betts, and drummer Bobby Durham serving as a backup group (not a bad band), she swings everything from "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "It Don't Mean a Thing" to "Lemon Drop" and even Carole King's "You've Got a Friend." Her ballad interpretations are only topped by her scatting talents. This set serves as a perfect introduction to the mature Ella Fitzgerald.

Recorded April 11, 1974 at Ronnie Scott's, London, England.

Personnel:
Ella Fitzgerald - vocals
Tommy Flanagan Quartet:
Tommy Flanagan - piano
Joe Pass - guitar
Keter Betts - double bass
Bobby Durham - drums

Track listing:
1. "Sweet Georgia Brown" (Ben Bernie, Kenneth Casey, Maceo Pinkard) ? 3:15
2. "They Can't Take That Away from Me" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) ? 4:12
3. "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" (Cole Porter) ? 2:57
4. "The Man I Love" (G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin) ? 8:10
5. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) ? 7:25
6. "You've Got a Friend" (Carole King) ? 6:46
7. "Lemon Drop" (George Wallington) ? 3:48
8. "The Very Thought of You" (Ray Noble) ? 4:13
9. "Happy Blues" (Ella Fitzgerald) ? 6:00