Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969 / Montreux Jazz Festival / Eagle Vision / Executive producer for Montreux Sounds SA: Claude Nobs / DVD

Format: NTSC

Run time: 66 Minutes

UPC: 801213904891

• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 4 Ounces
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 6 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2005
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Fitzgerald, Ella
• Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)
• Studio ‏ : ‎ Eagle Rock Ent
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

The legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald who sprouted from the Big Band/Swing era wasn’t of my generation, but I always liked her. Originally from Virginia, Ella had a satiny voice that had a purity of tone. Like Frank Sinatra, she had superb annunciation, intonation, phrasing & range. It’s what made them legendary performers. Their vocalizing even by today’s standards is admired. At least, by vocalists who understand this skill.

One of Ella’s early hits was “A Tisket-A Tasket,” when she was about 17 with the Chick Webb Orchestra. Webb, who suffered from a deformed spine (hunchbacked) was a terrific band leader & exceptional drummer (“Liza”). He predated Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich. When Webb passed in 1939, Ella took over the band until she went solo in 1942 & began recording many classic songs from the Great American Songbook.

 Eagle Eye Media's Live in Montreux series continues with a travel through time to June 22, 1969, featuring a performance from The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring fully restored Black and White footage and remixed audio in 5.1 and DTS, this program presents a stunning performance from one of the most versatile jazz singers of all time.

Joining Fitzgerald in this performance are: Tommy Flanagan (piano), Frank de la Rosa (bass), and Ed Thigpen (drums).

Tracklist:

1. Give Me The Simple Life
2. This Girl's In Love With You
3. I Won't Dance
4. A Place For Lovers
5. That Old Black Magic
6. Useless Landscape
7. I Love You Madly
8. Trouble Is A Man
9. A Man And A Woman
10. Sunshine Of Your Love
11. Well Alright Okay You Win
12. Hey Jude
13. Scat Medley
14. A House Is Not A Home