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Ella Fitzgerald & Trio

Title: All Roads Lead to Rome

Label: Gambit

Cat No:69203
Format:CD

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A fine Ella Fitzgerald release on the mid-price Gambit label that includes two complete live performances : the first at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 4, 1957, the second in Rome on April 25, 1958.

The Newport Jazz Festival date features Ella Fitzgerald’s sizzling vocal talents showcased in a small band setting that boasts the participation of pianist Don Abney, bassist Wendell Marshall and drummerJo Jones. Nearly a year after the Newport Jazz Festival date Ella performed one of her most celebrated concerts in Rome. She is backed here by her regular piano trio of the period : pianist Lou Levy, bassist Max Bennett and drummer Gus Johnson.

20-bit remastered. Total Time: 74:52 min. In special slipcase sleeve.

Track Listing for All Roads Lead to Rome
1. This can’t be love
2. I got it bad (and that ain’t good)
3. Body and soul
4. Too close for comfort
5. Lullaby of Birdland
6. I’ve got a crush on you
7. I’m gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
8. April in Paris
9. Air mail special
10. I can’t give you anything but love
11. St. Louis blues
12. These foolish things
13. Just squeeze me
14. Angel eyes
15. That old black magic
16. Just one of those things
17. Caravan
18. I loves you, Porgy
19. It’s all right with me
20. I can’t give you anything but love
21. Midnight sun

Reviews

Jazz Journal - Bruce Crowther

Good interpretations of ballads and lively swingers with her customary middle-period aplomb.

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