FITZGERALD, ELLA - Ella In Berlin/Hollywood (Sealed) (2LP)

180gm 2LP vinyl. One of Fitzgerald's most acclaimed live performances. At this concert in Berlin, Fitzgerald improvised lyrics for 'Mack the Knife' after forgetting the original lyrics. In recognition of this, she received the Best Female Vocal Performance. This album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. During her Scat solo on 'How High the Moon', Fitzgerald quotes the Charlie Parker composition 'Ornithology', which is in fact based on the chord changes for 'How High the Moon', as a springboard for her own scat improvisation. This recording of 'How High the Moon' is considered one of Fitzgerald's best scat solos, if not one of the best in jazz. 'Ella in Hollywood' features several songs that serve as starting points for Ella's seemingly effortless scat solos, and a selection of beautiful ballads. This album features Ella at the height of her vocal powers. Tracklist: LP 1, Side A: Ella In Berlin 1. Gone With The Wind 2. Misty 3. The Lady Is A Tramp 4. The Man I Love 5. Summertime 6. Too Darn Hot 7. Lorelei Side B: 1. Mack The Knife 2. How High The Moon BONUS TRACKS 3. That Old Black Magic 4. Our Love Is Here To Stay LP 2: Side C: Ella In Hollywood 1. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big 2. I've Got The World On A String 3. You're Driving Me Crazy 4. Just In Time 5. It Might As Well Be Spring Side D: 1. Take The 'A' Train 2. Stairway To The Stars 3. Mr. Paganini 4. Satin Doll 5. Blue Moon 6. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home 7. Air Mail Special.