{"product_id":"5031772005028","title":"Ella Fitzgerald: Basin Street Blues CD feat. Louis Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasin Street Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald, widely regarded as the \"First Lady of Song,\" in a magnificent collection of jazz and swing standards. Released in 1997 by QED (catalog QED050), this essential compilation features extraordinary collaborations with the legendary Louis Armstrong on tracks 13-18, bringing together two of the most influential voices in jazz history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElla Fitzgerald's three-octave vocal range, impeccable diction, and innovative scat singing revolutionized jazz vocals and influenced generations of singers. This album captures her at her finest, performing timeless classics including the title track \"Basin Street Blues,\" the romantic \"Stairway to the Stars,\" the sophisticated \"Lover Come Back to Me,\" and the swinging \"Sing Song Swing.\" The collaboration tracks with Louis Armstrong represent a meeting of titans, combining Fitzgerald's crystalline vocals with Armstrong's gravelly warmth and virtuosic trumpet playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the E.E.C., this compilation serves as both an excellent introduction to Fitzgerald's artistry and an essential addition for jazz enthusiasts. The album demonstrates why Ella Fitzgerald won 13 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums during her legendary six-decade career, cementing her status as one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Audio CD in jewel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Ella Fitzgerald (featuring Louis Armstrong on tracks 13-18)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: QED (Mcps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog Number: QED050\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Year: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Jazz and Swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacture: E.E.C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatured Tracks: Basin Street Blues, Stairway to the Stars, Lover Come Back to Me, Sing Song Swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 127g (4.48 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 5031772005028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection represents an indispensable document of jazz vocal excellence, celebrating the artistry of two legends whose contributions shaped the sound of American music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preloved","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56843419484535,"sku":"6z","price":0.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/5969\/8476\/files\/IMG-20260307_223625997.jpg?v=1773932566","url":"https:\/\/wesellit.uk\/products\/5031772005028","provider":"WeSellit.UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}