Jazz at the Philharmonic: The Ella Fitzgerald Set

Jazz at the Philharmonic: The Ella Fitzgerald Set

For the first time, the complete JATP performances of Ella Fitzgerald issued by Verve on various albums, now in one dynamic live set featuring some of the greatest musicians of all time. The collection includes concerts from 1949, 1953 and 1954 and features appearances by Charlie Parker, Lester Young, and Hank Jones among others. The newly remastered collection includes an essay by author Will Friedwald. One of the most prestigious labels in the history of jazz, Verve Records is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a trove of historic reissues and stunning new collections from its legendary archives. The release schedule constitutes a who's-who of jazz legends, including such pioneers as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Smith, Stan Getz, and the label's heart and soul, Ella Fitzgerald.