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Ella And Basie!
''Ella and Basie!'' is a 1963 studio album by Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by Count Basie Count Basie Orchestra, and his orchestra, with arrangements by Quincy Jones. It was later reissued with slightly different cover art as ''On the Sunny Side of the Street''. Overview Fitzgerald and the Basie band had recorded together once before, on the 1957 album ''One O'Clock Jump (album), One O'Clock Jump''. This album is revered alongside ''Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!'' (1961), ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings Songs from Let No Man Write My Epitaph'' (1960), ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook, Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook'' (1959), and ''Ella in Hollywood'' (1961) as one of Ella's greatest recordings. The album was rated the 175th best album of the 1960s by ''Pitchfork''. Track listing For the 1963 Verve LP album, Verve V6-4061 Side One: # "Honeysuckle Rose (song), Honeysuckle Rose" (Andy Razaf, Fats Waller) – 2:42 # "'Deed I Do" (Walter Hirsch, Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April25, 1917June15, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, Intonation (music), intonation, absolute pitch, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. After a tumultuous adolescence, Fitzgerald found stability in musical success with the Chick Webb Orchestra, performing across the country but most often associated with the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Her rendition of the nursery rhyme "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" helped boost both her and Webb to national fame. After taking over the band when Webb died, Fitzgerald left it behind in 1942 to start her solo career. Her manager was Moe Gale, co-founder of the Savoy, until she turned the rest of her career over to Norman Granz, who founded Verve Records to produce new records by Fitzgerald. With Verve, she recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One O'Clock Jump (album)
''One O'Clock Jump'' is a 1957 album by the Count Basie Orchestra, arranged by Ernie Wilkins and featuring vocalist Joe Williams on seven of the ten tracks. Ella Fitzgerald is featured in duet with Williams on the first track, "Too Close for Comfort", arranged by Edgar Sampson. " One O'Clock Jump", "Jamboree" and "From Coast to Coast" are instrumentals by the Count Basie Orchestra. The 1999 reissue included two additional versions of "One O'Clock Jump" as well as an alternate take of "Too Close for Comfort" sung by Williams without Fitzgerald. Reception Bruce Eder, writing on AllMusic said the album compared unfavorably to Basie and Williams' previous records '' April In Paris'', and '' The Greatest!! Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards'', but praised "From Coast to Coast" and "One O'Clock Jump", and Williams' performance on "Stop, Pretty Baby, Stop". Track listing # "Too Close for Comfort" (Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, George David Weiss) – 3:02 # "Smack D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Them There Eyes
"Them There Eyes" is a jazz song written by Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey that was published in 1930. One of the early recorded versions was performed by Louis Armstrong in 1931. It was made famous by Billie Holiday, who recorded her version in 1939 for Vocalion Records. Notable versions * Bing Crosby (recorded November 20, 1930 as The Rhythm Boys with Gus Arnheim and his Cocoanut Grove Orchestra.) This was popular and reached the charts of the day in 1931. *A version by Emile Ford & The Checkmates reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960.Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 333, . *Rod Stewart released a cover version of the song together with Jools Holland Julian Miles Holland (born 24 January 1958) is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter. He was an original member of the band Squeeze and has worked with many artists including Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Roberts (songwriter)
Allan Roberts (March 12, 1905 – January 14, 1966) was an American musician and songwriter, whose songs, co-written with Doris Fisher and other writers, were successfully recorded by the Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, the Ink Spots, Billie Holiday, the Andrews Sisters, Marilyn Monroe, Perry Como, and many others. Biography He was born in Brooklyn, and trained as an accountant before working as a pianist in clubs and shows on and around Broadway, where he met and worked with theater and film producer Mike Todd. He wrote "You Opened My Eyes" for the Bill Barry Orchestra in 1935; Allan Roberts at Discogs.com Retrieved 5 May 2014 and in 1937 co-wrote, with Irving Gordon and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doris Fisher (singer)
Doris Fisher (May 2, 1915 – January 15, 2003) was an American singer and songwriter, collaborating both as lyricist and composer. She co-wrote many popular songs in the 1940s, including " Whispering Grass", " You Always Hurt the One You Love", " Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall", " That Ole Devil Called Love", and " Put the Blame on Mame." Her songs were recorded by the Ink Spots, Louis Prima, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, the Andrews Sisters, Pearl Bailey, the Mills Brothers and Ella Fitzgerald amongst others. Early life Fisher was born in New York, the daughter of noted songwriter Fred Fisher. Her brothers Dan Fisher ("Good Morning Heartache") and Marvin Fisher ("When Sunny Gets Blue") also became songwriters. "ASCAP Songwriter Doris Fisher Dies At 87" ASCAP, January 23, 2003. Retrieved 5 May 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
"Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" is a 1944 song performed as a duet by The Ink Spots, featuring Bill Kenny, and Ella Fitzgerald. Their recording was made on August 30, 1944 for Decca Records (catalog No. 23356B). The song was written by Allan Roberts (lyrics) and Doris Fisher (melody). The name of the song originates from a quotation of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow from the poem " Rainy Day". The song has also been included in the soundtrack for several videogames. Chart performance The successful single went to number one on both The Harlem Hit Parade and the pop chart. The B-side of the single entitled, " I'm Making Believe" also became a popular hit on both charts. Cover versions * Teresa Brewer – her single for Coral Records charted briefly in 1953, peaking at No. 23. * Frankie Avalon – included on the album ''The Young Frankie Avalon'' (1959). * Kay Starr – ''Losers, Weepers'' (1960). * Ella Fitzgerald – on the album '' Ella and Basie!'' (1963) * Cliff Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Rose (musician)
Knowles Fred Rose (August 24, 1898 – December 1, 1954) was an American musician, Hall of Fame songwriter, and music publishing executive. Biography Born in Evansville, Indiana, United States, Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking for tips, and finally vaudeville. He became successful as a songwriter, penning his first hit for entertainer Sophie Tucker. Rose lived in Nashville, Tennessee, but his radio show there did not last long and he went New York City's Tin Pan Alley to be a songwriter. He wrote songs with Ray Whitley, an RKO B-Western film star and author of "Back in the Saddle Again", a collaboration that introduced Rose to country music. He lived for a time with Ray and Kay Whitley in an apartment in Hollywood, co-writing many tunes for Ray's movies. In 1942, Rose returned to Nashville and teamed with Grand Ole Opry star Roy Acuff to create the first Nashville-based music pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
'Deed I Do
"Deed I Do" is a 1926 jazz standard composed by Fred Rose with lyrics by Walter Hirsch. It was introduced by vaudeville performer S. L. Stambaugh and popularized by Ben Bernie's recording. It was recorded by influential clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman as his debut recording in December 1926 with Ben Pollack and His Californians. Ruth Etting's rendition of the song became a top ten hit in 1927 as did the version by Johnny Marvin. Other recorded versions * Lena Horne with Luther Henderson's Orchestra (May 1948); reached No. 26 in the US charts. * Blossom Dearie - for her 1957 album erve, recorded September 1956, released April 1957*Perry Como - for his 1957 album '' We Get Letters''. *Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie on their 1963 album ''Ella and Basie!''. *Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells on their album ''Together'' (1964). * Matt Dusk and Margaret — '' Just the Two of Us'' (2015) See also * List of 1920s jazz standards References External links List of artists who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fats Waller
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz piano. A widely popular star in the jazz and swing eras, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe. His best-known compositions, " Ain't Misbehavin'" and " Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999, respectively. Waller copyrighted over 400 songs, many of them co-written with his closest collaborator, Andy Razaf. Razaf described his partner as "the soul of melody... a man who made the piano sing... both big in body and in mind... known for his generosity... a bubbling bundle of joy". It is likely that he composed many more popular songs than he has been credited with. When in financial difficulties, he had a habit of selling songs to other writers and performers who clai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Razaf
Andy Razaf (born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo; December 16, 1895 – February 3, 1973) was the American lyricist of such well-known songs as " Ain't Misbehavin'" and " Honeysuckle Rose". He was also a composer, poet and vocalist. Biography Razaf was born in 1895 in Washington, D.C., United States. His birth name was Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo. He was the son of Henri Razafinkarefo, nephew of Queen Ranavalona III of the Imerina kingdom in Madagascar, and Jennie Razafinkarefo (née Waller), daughter of John L. Waller, the first African American consul to Imerina. The French invasion of Madagascar (1894-95) left Henri dead, and forced pregnant 15-year-old Jennie to escape to the U.S.. Razaf was raised in Harlem, Manhattan. At age 16, Razaf quit school and took a job as an elevator operator in a Tin Pan Alley office building. A year later he penned his first song text, embarking on his career as a lyricist. During this time he spent many nights in the Greyhound Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeysuckle Rose (song)
"Honeysuckle Rose" is a 1929 song composed by Thomas "Fats" Waller with lyrics by Andy Razaf. It was introduced in the 1929 Off-Broadway revue "Load of Coal" at Connie's Inn as a soft-shoe dance number. Waller's 1934 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. During a visit to the West Side of Asbury Park, New Jersey in 1928, Waller wrote the song with Razaf at 119 Atkins Avenue in a home that still stands today. Renditions *Fletcher Henderson (1932) *Fats Waller (1934), (1937) and (1941)"Honeysuckle Rose" sung by Fats Waller in a 1941 Minoco Production soundie (video) * (1935, originally issued on COL 3059-D) * |
Ella In Hollywood
''Ella in Hollywood'' is a live 1961 (see 1961 in music) album by Ella Fitzgerald, with a jazz quartet led by Lou Levy, recorded in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This album features Ella at the height of her vocal powers, one month before the recording one of her more critically acclaimed studio albums, '' Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!''. ''Ella in Hollywood'' features several songs that serve as starting points for Ella's seemingly effortless scat solos, and a selection of beautiful ballads balance out the album. Track listing For the 1961 Verve LP release; Re-issued in 2009 on CD, Verve Side One: # " This Could Be the Start of Something Big" (Steve Allen) – 2:33 # " I've Got the World on a String" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 3:44 # " You're Driving Me Crazy" ( Walter Donaldson) – 3:23 # " Just in Time" ( Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne) – 1:56 # " It Might as Well Be Spring" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers) – 3:07 # " Take the "A" Train" (Billy St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
