Orchestra Featuring Ella Fitzgerald - Chick Webb CD

Radio broadcasts of 1939 are the source of this extraordinary collection of tunes played by the Chick Webb Orchestra. One of the most respected bandleaders and drummers of swing, Webb is credited with an undefeated record in his Battles of the Bands at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem (including a victory over Benny Goodman in 1937) and with having discovered Ella Fitzgerald, who positively shimmers on ballads like "That Was My Heart" and "Deep in a Dream."Additional Info: Personnel: Tony DeSare (vocals, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Jane Monheit (vocals); Richard Padron, Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar); Andy Farber (alto saxophone); Nathan Childers (tenor saxophone); Jay Brandford (baritone saxophone); Dominick Farinacci, Glenn Drewes (trumpet); Wayne Goodman (trombone); Tedd Firth (piano); Mike Lee (bass guitar); Brian Czach (drums).

Specifics

  • Album: Orchestra Featuring Ella Fitzgerald
  • Artist: Chick Webb
  • Label: Folkways Records

(CD-93070281820)

SKU CD-93070281820
Barcode # '093070281820
Brand Folkways Records
Shipping Weight 0.0460kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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