Dear Ella

Dee Dee Bridgewater | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 1997)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000047FL
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,426 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. A-Tisket, A-Tasket

2. Undecided

3. Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)

4. If You Can't Sing It, You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)

5. My Heart Belongs to Daddy

6. Oh, Lady, Be Good!

7. Dear Ella

Editorial Reviews

Her 1997 tribute album Dear Ella won her the 1998 Grammy® Award For Best Jazz Vocal Album and a second Grammy for Best Arrangement for the song "Cottontail." It's a heartfelt, stunning tribute to the first lady of jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She's not a household word.....too bad!, October 25, 2000

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Joseph Cigan (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Ella (Audio CD)

This is a classic tribute to a classic artist and Ella would be proud and pleased to hear her wonderful songs given the incredibly apropos and swinging treatment with which Dee Dee has rendered them. This tribute joins Her tributes to Ellington and Horace Silver in my collection. I believe it unfortunate that Dee Dee has not gained the recognition she so richly deserves given that she has the voice and musical chops that have her in my first tier of jazz vocalists. Yes, I think she belongs with the best and I doubt that Sarah, Nancy, Carmen, Billie or even Ella would deny her although, and this is the rub, her body of work cannot compare in volume. Diane Krall, no disrespect intended, is perhaps a great white hope in the field and as a result garners far more attention and regard than her voice and artistry, could they stand on their own, merit. Krall is a good singer, Dee Dee smokes. Comparisons are odious and I apologize for them, but in response to Cocopazzo: take the LA tinsel out of your ears because you can't possibly be listening to the same music I am. Ella will not spin in her grave, not that a tribute by any artist of another implies an equality or superiority of talent but certainly an appreciation of it, she may, however, tap her toes and scat along with Dee Dee.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal, July 1, 2005

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Love Music - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dear Ella (Audio CD)

I'm about half way through listening to this recording for the first time, and couldn't wait to recommend it. I listen to a lot of Jazz, but have made no recommendations, until now. You should believe the other positive reviews you find here. This is an amazing CD, one I know I will enjoy over and over. You don't need to think of Ella, or make comparisons with anyone. Dee Dee's own work, talent & passion for this project can be heard and felt. The recording is clean, forward and warm, with a perfect balance of all involved. Great instrument performances and arrangements. Well worth every penny. Can't wait to turn my friends on to this.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Ella - A Milestone Recording, January 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dear Ella (Audio CD)

"Dear Ella" clearly shows that Dee Dee Bridgewater is one of the most talented vocalist/musicians of Jazz - whatever era. Her fresh renditions of classic Ella tunes pay homage while bearing Dee Dee's signature vocal acrobatics, sweet melancholy and impressive style.