Ella Fitzgerald – The Very Best Of The Duke Ellington Song Book

Ella Fitzgerald – The Very Best Of The Duke Ellington Song Book

A concentrated showcase of one of jazz’s greatest vocal collaborations, this collection brings together Ella Fitzgerald’s interpretations of the music of Duke Ellington - a partnership that stands as one of the most important in the history of the Great American Songbook.

Across these recordings, Ella’s voice moves with extraordinary clarity, agility, and emotional intelligence, reimagining Ellington’s compositions not just as songs, but as living, breathing jazz performances. Her phrasing is precise yet fluid, often treating melody as something to be subtly reshaped rather than simply sung.

The repertoire spans Ellington’s most iconic works, from the driving swing of Take The “A” Train and It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) to the deep emotional space of ballads like Solitude, Mood Indigo, and Sophisticated Lady. Each performance highlights the adaptability of Ellington’s writing and Fitzgerald’s unmatched ability to inhabit it fully.

What makes this pairing so enduring is the balance between composition and interpretation: Ellington’s rich harmonic language provides the foundation, while Ella’s voice brings warmth, timing, and emotional precision that continually redefines the material.

This collection stands not just as a tribute, but as a dialogue between two giants of jazz - composer and vocalist in perfect alignment.

Tracklist:

1 Take The “A” Train
2 Sophisticated Lady
3 Solitude
4 Satin Doll
5 Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me
6 It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
7 Prelude To A Kiss
8 In A Sentimental Mood
9 Caravan
10 Mood Indigo
11 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
12 I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)