Ella Fitzgerald – Lo Mejor

Ella Fitzgerald – Lo Mejor

A superb retrospective celebrating the incomparable voice of jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, Lo Mejor gathers some of her most enduring recordings from the swing era through to her celebrated interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Effortlessly bridging jazz, swing, and early popular music, this collection highlights why Fitzgerald remains one of the most influential vocalists in music history.

From playful early hits like “A-Tisket A-Tasket” to sophisticated jazz standards such as “Oh, Lady Be Good” and “Lullaby Of Birdland”, the album showcases her unmatched vocal precision, rhythmic agility, and warm, expressive tone. Her ability to transform melodies into fluid, improvisational performances helped redefine what jazz singing could be, influencing generations of vocalists across genres.

The compilation moves fluidly through upbeat swing numbers, romantic ballads, and virtuosic scat performances, offering a broad and accessible portrait of her artistry at its peak.

Tracklist:

1. A-Tisket A-Tasket – 2:40
2. Undecided – 3:21
3. Stairway To The Stars – 3:18
4. Five O’Clock Whistle – 3:10
5. Cow Cow Boogie – 2:55
6. Flying Home – 2:30
7. Stone Cold Dead In The Market – 2:41
8. You Won’t Be Satisfied Until You Break My Heart – 2:55
9. I’m Just A Lucky So And So – 2:57
10. I Didn’t Mean A Word I Said – 3:20
11. Oh, Lady Be Good – 3:09
12. How High The Moon – 3:16
13. My Happiness – 3:19
14. In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down – 2:39
15. Smooth Sailing – 3:07
16. Airmail Special – 3:04
17. You’ll Have To Swing – 5:12
18. Blue Lou – 2:48
19. Lullaby Of Birdland – 2:52
20. Hard Hearted Hannah – 2:59