At the Opera House [Live]

Ella Fitzgerald | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000472L
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,716 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Double Dose of Ella, July 10, 1999

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This review is from: At the Opera House (Audio CD)

This album contains live tracks from two 1958 JATP concerts recorded a few weeks apart. Originally released on LP, it had a Chicago concert on one side and a Los Angeles concert on the other. Many of the same tunes are repeated, and it is interesting to hear how Ella sang in concert night after night. As per usual, Ella ends her set with an extended scat (Stompin' at the Savoy). In the LA concert, however, we get to hear an encore number -- Lady Be Good -- which is the highlight of the album. This is an excellent CD for both the casual and avid fan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incomparable!, September 25, 2008

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J. Walsh "Mad Purchaser Of Cool Type Stuff" (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: At the Opera House (Audio CD)

I got this CD as a birthday gift when I turned 23. It was my first Ella Fitzgerald album, and I think it's a perfect way to introduce yourself to this greatest of all American singers of the 20th century. If you're looking to buy your first Ella CD this is a perfect place to start. Believe me, after a few spins of this incredible concert you'll want to plunk down the whole 300 bucks for the Complete Songbook Collection. If you're already a fan and you haven't heard this recording, um, I don't know what atoll you've been stranded on, but click buy now immediately and place this jewel in with the rest of your Ella collection. An absolute must!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine example of superb jazz singing..., February 23, 2000

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Aaron (Aaron) - See all my reviews

This review is from: At the Opera House (Audio CD)

Ella Fitzgerld may have not been the 1st lady of jazz, but she sure could sing jazz, ballads, swing songs, almost anything. This live set with the JATP featuring Oscar Peterson is a fine example of superb jazz singing. The only regret is that Norman Granz(President of Verve Records)did not record Miss Fitzgerald's opening singer Helen Humes. Overall this is one of Ella's finest performances. This CD belongs in every jazz collectors library. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.