ELLA FITZGERALD Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! was recorded in 1961 on Verve, and it captures all-time jazz great Ella Fitzgerald as most people of the time got to hear her live, backed up by a quartet. There are some essential soulful standards included in this set such as 'A Night In Tunisia' and 'Cry Me A River', while the title track is a sprightly burst of swinging sunshine typical of the early bebop period. Faithfully transferred from analogue tapes and pressed to heavyweight vinyl, this is a fine document of Fitzgerald's immense talent and natural charisma in its rawest form.

Review: Ella Fitzgerald remains one of the most prominent voices in jazz and her album Let No Man Write My Epitaph, released by Acoustic Sounds in the early 60s, showcases the timeless brilliance of the legendary star. This new reissue on nice heavyweight wax from Verve brings forth the magic of Fitzgerald's voice in its purest form and allows you to revel in the emotional depth and vocal mastery that marked her career. With exquisite arrangements, poignant lyricism, and Fitzgerald's unparalleled delivery, the album captures the essence of jazz as a living, breathing art form. What's more, Acoustic Sounds ensures a high-fidelity experience making this an even more essential trip into the enchanting world of Ella Fitzgerald.