Today, a break from the established method.
Two tracks. One musician. Both from Porgy & Bess.
It would be enough to give you Ella Fitzgerald‘s version of this week’s seasonal tune. It is a duet featuring Louis Armstrong on vocals and trumpet. But I can’t listen to this album of mine without letting it spin just a little longer, right into the track that follows. But first …
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Ella Fitzgerald – “Summertime” – from Porgy & Bess, an album recording of the complete Gershwin musical from 1957. I have it as part of a collection called The Complete Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong on Verve. There are two perfect versions of “Summertime.” This is one. But stick around for …
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Ella Fitzgerald – “I Want To Stay Here” – Get rid of your distractions, turn off your mobile phone, shut your eyes (if you can) and just soak in this one. You deserve it.
