Ella Fitzgerald - Ella at Zardis - 2 LP set

Recorded on February 2, 1956 at Zardi's Jazzland in Hollywood, Ella At Zardi's features the entirety of the evening's two-set, 21-song performance, which captures an inspired Fitzgerald, backed by a stellar trio comprised of pianist Don Abney, bassist Vernon Alley and drummer Frank Capp, singing and swinging in front of an animated, adoring crowd, just days before she'd go on to record the album that would catapult her to stardom. Ella Fitzgerald is often 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, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

includes: 
     Record One: First Set 
It All Depends on You 
Tenderly 
Why Don't You Do Right
Cry Me a River 
In a Mellow Tone 
Joe Williams's Blues 

A Fine Romance 
How High the Moon 
Gone With the Wind 
Bernie's Tune 
     Record Two: Second Set 
'S Wonderful 

Glad to Be Unhappy 
Lullaby of Birdland 
The Tender Trap 
And the Angels Sing 
I Can't Give You Anything But Love 
Little Boy (aka Little Girl) 
A-Tisket, A-Tasket 
My Heart Belongs to Daddy 
Airmail Special 
I've Got a Crush On You