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Producer Norman Granz had a stroke of genius when he signed the jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to his Verve label. The duo that critics have called “A match made in heaven,” take to the microphone here for a repeat on Ella And Louis Again, the sequel to 1956’s acclaimed Ella and Louis. Ella’s voice radiant, warm, sweet as honey, and Louis’ gritty, gravelly, croon formed a sound rife with commercial success.
The sequel album was backed by the Oscar Peterson trio, with Louie Bellson replacing Buddy Rich on the drums. The 10-track album had seven tracks with solo singing and three duet tracks.Ella and Louis Againstood out from their first album and subsequent albumPorgy and Bess. It focused more on the artist’s voices rather than Louis’ trumpet solos onElla and Louisand didn’t have a big band like the one featured inPorgy and Bess. This focus truly brought the voices of the two icons center stage, where they were able to perform in perfect black and white contrast. The Oscar Peterson trio did not go unnoticed, however. They were mentioned as a “solid rhythm section” by Alex Henderson atAllMusic.
Ella and Louis Againwill rein down in history as being an important piece to what could be considered the most iconic jazz trilogy of all time.
Originally released in 1957.
Musicians:
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals
Ella Fitzgerald, vocals
Louie Bellson, drums
Ray Brown, bass
Herb Ellis, guitar
Oscar Peterson, piano
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