The Very Best of the Cole Porter Song Book

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All Music Guide - John Bush
The first time that any one singer had sung so many songs by one composer on one release, Ella Fitzgerald's Sings the Cole Porter Song Book was an immediate masterwork that introduced vast swaths of the public to every possible facet of Cole Porter's charms. It covered nearly 30 years of his writing career, included both the very famous songs ("I Get a Kick out of You," "Just One of Those Things," "In the Still of the Night," "Begin the Beguine,") and the almost unheard ("It's All Right with Me"), and caused the composer himself to exclaim "Wonderful!" and compliment her diction. The 2007 Verve compilation The Very Best of the Cole Porter Song Book includes only one-third of ...
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All Music Guide - John Bush
The first time that any one singer had sung so many songs by one composer on one release, Ella Fitzgerald's Sings the Cole Porter Song Book was an immediate masterwork that introduced vast swaths of the public to every possible facet of Cole Porter's charms. It covered nearly 30 years of his writing career, included both the very famous songs ("I Get a Kick out of You," "Just One of Those Things," "In the Still of the Night," "Begin the Beguine,") and the almost unheard ("It's All Right with Me"), and caused the composer himself to exclaim "Wonderful!" and compliment her diction. The 2007 Verve compilation The Very Best of the Cole Porter Song Book includes only one-third of the songs from the original, but it forms a solid introduction to one of Fitzgerald's best works. For those who don't have the confidence to spring for the full set, these 12 songs will probably convince them.
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  • Release Date: 2/13/2007
  • Label: Verve
  • UPC: 602517052420
  • Catalog Number: 000742402
  • Sales rank: 7,875

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Ella Fitzgerald Primary Artist, Vocals
Bob Cooper Clarinet, Oboe, Tenor Saxophone
Harry "Sweets" Edison Trumpet
Maynard Ferguson Trumpet
Herb Geller Clarinet, Alto Saxophone
Barney Kessel Guitar
Ted Nash Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone
Bud Shank Flute, Alto Saxophone
Paul Smith Piano
Pete Candoli Trumpet
Buddy Bregman Conductor
Corky Hale Harp
Milt Bernhart Guitar, Trombone
Conrad Gozzo Trumpet
Chuck Gentry Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone
Edgar Lustgarten Cello
Joe Mondragon Bass
George Roberts Bass Trombone
Mischa Russell Concert Master
Alvin Stoller Drums
Lloyd Ulyate Trombone
Joe Howard Trombone
Robert LaMarchina Cello
Paul "Scooby" Smith Piano
Technical Credits
Buddy Bregman Arranger
Cole Porter Composer
James Gavin Liner Notes
Bob Irwin Mastering
Hollis King Art Direction
Jayme Pieruzzi Mastering
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