Product Details

• Actors: Ella Fitzgerald
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
• DVD Release Date: March 22, 2005
• Run Time: 66 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0007QS2F2
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,678 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
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).

Tracklisting:
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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ELLA WAS THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL!!!!!, June 7, 2005

By	Tony Page "Tony Page" (Tony Page, Glen Burnie, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first met Ella in 1968 while she was appearing in New Orleans. What you saw and heard, represented Ella as a person, to a "T." I had been a fan of hers for many years prior to that time. Her uncanny ability to absolutely memerize an audience without ANY "gimmicks," etc., was always something to behold. The timing, absolute perfect "pitch," phrasing and musicianship could never be disputed. Luckily, this concert in Montreaux, taped in 1969, has preserved Ella as she truly was. She was also much more comfortable singing with a trio, rather than a big band, as it allowed her the freedom to do ANYTHING (vocally) that she wanted. This particular concert featured Ed Thigpen (formerly with Oscar Peterson) on Drums, Frank DeLarosa on Bass (who just completed a stint with Sarah Vaughan) and Tommy Flanagan on Piano (who stayed with Ella for most of the rest of her life). They and Ella, complemented each other so well that, no band was ever needed to bring out the best of her talent. The only negative comment would be that it was taped in B&W and consisted of some shoddy camera work. Other than that...GET THIS DVD!!!!!!!! Very well worth the money and then some!!!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ella Live!, September 16, 2005

By	G. Carter "gcmusiclover" (Temple Hills, maryland United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Much more of Ella's taped live performances need to be released!!! This is a fantastic concert featuring the First Lady displaying her gifts!!!! great swing numbers, ballads, soulful renditions of current pop songs, backed by a great trio of musicians, this concert DVD has great sound & picture quality, a Most Have for Ella fans!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic Ella, May 20, 2007

By	[e-mail] "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Ella fitzgerald showcases Her classic Instrument which moved so many peoples. Her range is amazing here. She incorperates so many styles here and make them all work. now she does the standards,but then takes on the Modern feel of the times. and her Riff Runs near the end of the show are magical. Ella Fitzgerald reminds you of what Greatness can truly feel like un-cut on a stage. the musicianship was fantastic.arrangements went into almost every direction that you could imagine and yet ella stayed on point.a Must have.