Ella Fitzgerald: Live in '57 and '63 (1963)

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Jazz Icons: Ella Fitzgerald features "The First Lady of Song" in two distinct performances. The first is the earliest known complete concert of Ella to be captured on film. Shot in Belgium, this 1957 concert has her performing with jazz greats Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Jo Jones and the legendary Oscar Peterson on classics such as "Lullaby of Birdland", and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)". The second show is an intimate in-studio performance from 1963, taped in Sweden, featuring Ella backed by a quartet including pianist Tommy Flanagan. Highlights include stellar versions of "Mack the Knife" and "Just One of Those Things".

Belgium 1957:
- Angel Eyes
- Lullaby of Birdland
- Love for Sale
- Tenderly
- April in Paris
- Just One of Those Things
- Roll 'em Pete
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- It Don't Mean a Thing (if It Ain't Got That Swing)
Sweden 1963:
- No Moon at All
- Just One of Those Things
- Runnin' Wild
- Georgia On My Mind
- Desafinado
- Hallelujah, i Love Her So
- Mack the Knife
Actors:: Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan, Jim Hughart, Gus Johnson, Les Spann
Directors:: Kåge Sigurth
Studio:: TDK
Genres:: Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest