Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis

Unrivaled.  Ella And Louis is the collaboration of two of the greatest jazz legends of all time - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. First released in 1956, the record is still considered one of the most outstanding jazz albums of all time and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015. The connection between Fitzgerald and Armstrong on this album is unique. Their voices complement each other perfectly, and their interpretations of the songs are full of emotion and passion. Having worked together for the Decca label in the late 1940s, this was the first of three albums Fitzgerald and Armstrong would record together for Verve Records. Norman Granz, the founder of the Verve label, selected eleven ballads for Fitzgerald and Armstrong to play, mainly at a slow or moderate tempo. Recording began on August 16, 1956, at the new Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Although Granz produced the album, Armstrong had the final say in the songs and keys. The album is also distinguished by its excellent backing band, which included some of the best jazz musicians of their time, including pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Buddy Rich. These musicians helped create a warm and intimate atmosphere that perfectly matched Fitzgerald and Armstrong‘s vocals. The collaboration between Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong will be remembered as one of the greatest partnerships in jazz history. Together they made some of the most beautiful jazz recordings of all time. Their influence on jazz music and beyond is still felt today.

Side B

1. A Foggy Day   
2. Stars Fell On Alabama   
3. Cheek To Cheek   
4. The Nearness Of You   
5. April In Paris