888072171053

Ella 100: Live At The Apollo!

Various Artists

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Format: CD

Cat No: CJA00280

Release Date:  15 May 2020

Label:  Concord Jazz

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  888072171053

Genres:  Jazz  Vocal Jazz  

  • Description

    'Ella 100: Live at the Apollo!' was recorded during a live tribute concert at the Apollo, honoring Ella Fitzgerald's 100 birthday and commemorating the discovery of her talent.

    Featuring vocalists Patti Austin with David Alan Grier, Lizz Wright, Cassandra Wilson, Ledisi, Monica Mancini. The live album also features The Count Basie Orchestra and The Ella 100 All-Star Quartet, which consists of Shelly Berg, Nathan East, Gregg Field and Brian Nova. 'Ella 100' transports listeners back to this magical evening in 2016.

    In 1934, a 17-year old singer named Ella Fitzgerald took the stage at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem during Amateur Night and took home first prize, launching an extraordinary career which spanned over decades and crowned her "The First Lady of Song."

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Vintage 1934 "Apollo Amateur Night" Radio Broadcast/Judy (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 2. Ella 100 Co-Host David Alan Grier Opening (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 3. A-Tisket, A-Tasket (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 4. When I Get Low I Get High (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 5. Ain't Misbehavin' (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 6. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 7. Love You Madly (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 8. The Nearness Of You (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 9. Oh, Lady Be Good (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 10. How High The Moon (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 11. Back To The Apollo! (Apple) (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 12. I Loves You, Porgy/There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York ( Medley / Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 13. Cry Me A River (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 14. Honeysuckle Rose (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 15. Once In A While (Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 16. You'll Have To Swing It (Mr. Paganini)/Paganini Bows Reprise ( Live At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York / October 22, 2016)
      • 17. People (Live In Budapest, Hungary / May 20, 1970)