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Ella Fitzgerald — Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Songbook (Mono)
Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises!
Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog master tape
One of the most enduring vocal jazz recordings ever committed to tape — Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook (Mono Version) stands as a defining artistic statement from Ella Fitzgerald and a crown jewel in the catalog of Verve Records.
The album that launched Fitzgerald's legendary "Songbook" series finds her in sublime form, interpreting the urbane, witty compositions of Cole Porter with a grace, intelligence, and emotional clarity that remain unmatched. Here Fitzgerald leans into the lyric — delivering some of the most refined, fully realized pop performances of her career.
Recorded at Capitol Studios beginning February 7, 1956, these sessions were guided by producer Norman Granz, the visionary founder of Verve, and brought vividly to life through the remarkably sophisticated arrangements of a then-teenaged Buddy Bregman. Backed by an all-star roster of Los Angeles session musicians, Fitzgerald glides effortlessly across a three-octave range, equally commanding on buoyant up-tempo numbers and tender ballads alike.
Completed over four sessions, concluding March 27, 1956, this landmark recording remains nothing short of essential. Its induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000 only affirms what listeners have known for decades: this is perfection, pressed into vinyl. In 2003, it was one of 50 recordings chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry.
