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Celebrate the music of The First Lady of Song along with Emmy winner, Grammy nominee and acclaimed Ella Fitzgerald biographer Geoffrey Mark. Each episode of Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella focuses on a particular theme or aspect of Ella's seven-decade recording

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    • May 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 221 EPISODES


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    Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 10:00


    Highlights from the concert that Ella gave in Tokyo, Japan in 1953. Though her manager at the time, Norman Granz, had arranged to have the performance recorded, none of these tracks you'll hear this week were available to the public until they were released on CD, many years later, as Ella in Japan: 1953. Tracks include On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Body And Soul, Why Don't You Do Right, Oh, Lady Be Good, I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good, How High The Moon, My Funny Valentine, Smooth Sailin', The Man That Got Away, Frim Fram Sauce. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella BeBops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 15:57


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella BeBops, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 21:05


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella BeBops, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 16:50


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella BeBops, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 13:06


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Live: Salmagundi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 18:41


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, England / April 11, 1974), Rock It For Me (Live In Berlin, 1961), I'm Glad There Is You (Live At The Crescendo), You Got Me Singing the Blues, Watch What Happens, The Girl From Ipanema (Live). Produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 17:30


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, England / April 11, 1974), Rock It For Me (Live In Berlin, 1961), I'm Glad There Is You (Live At The Crescendo), You Got Me Singing the Blues, Watch What Happens, The Girl From Ipanema (Live). Produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 16:26


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, England / April 11, 1974), Rock It For Me (Live In Berlin, 1961), I'm Glad There Is You (Live At The Crescendo), You Got Me Singing the Blues, Watch What Happens, The Girl From Ipanema (Live). Produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 18:35


    This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, England / April 11, 1974), Rock It For Me (Live In Berlin, 1961), I'm Glad There Is You (Live At The Crescendo), You Got Me Singing the Blues, Watch What Happens, The Girl From Ipanema (Live). Produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Fine and Mellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 22:46


    This week: Geoff plays selections from Fine and Mellow (1974), the second studio album that Ella Fitzgerald made for Pablo Records, and one of the best albums that she ever recorded. Tracks include I'm In The Mood For Love, Fine and Mellow, [I Don't Stand] A Ghost Of A Chance With You, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, 'Round Midnight, The Man I Love, Polka Dots and Moonbeams, Rockin' In Rhythm. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Fine and Mellow, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 22:01


    This week: Geoff plays selections from Fine and Mellow (1974), the second studio album that Ella Fitzgerald made for Pablo Records, and one of the best albums that she ever recorded. Tracks include I'm In The Mood For Love, Fine and Mellow, [I Don't Stand] A Ghost Of A Chance With You, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, 'Round Midnight, The Man I Love, Polka Dots and Moonbeams, Rockin' In Rhythm. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Fine and Mellow, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 16:30


    This week: Geoff plays selections from Fine and Mellow (1974), the second studio album that Ella Fitzgerald made for Pablo Records, and one of the best albums that she ever recorded. Tracks include I'm In The Mood For Love, Fine and Mellow, [I Don't Stand] A Ghost Of A Chance With You, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, 'Round Midnight, The Man I Love, Polka Dots and Moonbeams, Rockin' In Rhythm. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: First Lady Rarities from Verve Records

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 15:29


    Geoff plays tracks from First Lady of Song, a boxed set CD collection released by Verve Records featuring rarely heard Ella Fitzgerald recordings (circa 1956-1966), none of which had ever been released before on an LP. All of these tracks were personally chosen by Geoff for that collection: Too Young For The Blues, Lullaby Of Birdland (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Baby Don't You Go Away Mad, Angel Eyes, Undecided (Live From The Hollywood Bowl/1956), Detour Ahead, Swingin' Shepherd Blues (Alternate Take), Heart & Soul, Perdido (Live At Carnegie Hall, New York / 1949). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: First Lady Rarities, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 17:29


    Geoff plays tracks from First Lady of Song, a boxed set CD collection released by Verve Records featuring rarely heard Ella Fitzgerald recordings (circa 1956-1966), none of which had ever been released before on an LP. All of these tracks were personally chosen by Geoff for that collection: Too Young For The Blues, Lullaby Of Birdland (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Baby Don't You Go Away Mad, Angel Eyes, Undecided (Live From The Hollywood Bowl/1956), Detour Ahead, Swingin' Shepherd Blues (Alternate Take), Heart & Soul, Perdido (Live At Carnegie Hall, New York / 1949). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: First Lady Rarities, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 11:00


    Geoff plays tracks from First Lady of Song, a boxed set CD collection released by Verve Records featuring rarely heard Ella Fitzgerald recordings (circa 1956-1966), none of which had ever been released before on an LP. All of these tracks were personally chosen by Geoff for that collection: Too Young For The Blues, Lullaby Of Birdland (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Baby Don't You Go Away Mad, Angel Eyes, Undecided (Live From The Hollywood Bowl/1956), Detour Ahead, Swingin' Shepherd Blues (Alternate Take), Heart & Soul, Perdido (Live At Carnegie Hall, New York / 1949). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: First Lady Rarities, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 16:08


    Geoff plays tracks from First Lady of Song, a boxed set CD collection released by Verve Records featuring rarely heard Ella Fitzgerald recordings (circa 1956-1966), none of which had ever been released before on an LP. All of these tracks were personally chosen by Geoff for that collection: Too Young For The Blues, Lullaby Of Birdland (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Baby Don't You Go Away Mad, Angel Eyes, Undecided (Live From The Hollywood Bowl/1956), Detour Ahead, Swingin' Shepherd Blues (Alternate Take), Heart & Soul, Perdido (Live At Carnegie Hall, New York / 1949). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Live at the Cave Supper Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 24:46


    This week: Geoff plays tracks from Ella's performances at the Cave Supper Club in Vancouver, Canada in 1968, including I'm Beginning To See The Light, Blues Skies / On A Clear Day / A Foggy Day (medley), Satin Doll, Sunny, For Once In My Life, Goin' Out Of My Head, Girl Talk (actually, Music to Watch Girls By), I Can't Stop Loving You, Gone With The Wind, Just One Of Those Things, One Note Samba. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Live at the Cave, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 24:28


    This week: Geoff plays tracks from Ella's performances at the Cave Supper Club in Vancouver, Canada in 1968, including I'm Beginning To See The Light, Blues Skies / On A Clear Day / A Foggy Day (medley), Satin Doll, Sunny, For Once In My Life, Goin' Out Of My Head, Girl Talk (actually, Music to Watch Girls By), I Can't Stop Loving You, Gone With The Wind, Just One Of Those Things, One Note Samba. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Live at the Cave, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 17:11


    This week: Geoff plays tracks from Ella's performances at the Cave Supper Club in Vancouver, Canada in 1968, including I'm Beginning To See The Light, Blues Skies / On A Clear Day / A Foggy Day (medley), Satin Doll, Sunny, For Once In My Life, Goin' Out Of My Head, Girl Talk (actually, Music to Watch Girls By), I Can't Stop Loving You, Gone With The Wind, Just One Of Those Things, One Note Samba. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: Live at the Cave, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 13:39


    This week: Geoff plays tracks from Ella's performances at the Cave Supper Club in Vancouver, Canada in 1968, including I'm Beginning To See The Light, Blues Skies / On A Clear Day / A Foggy Day (medley), Satin Doll, Sunny, For Once In My Life, Goin' Out Of My Head, Girl Talk (actually, Music to Watch Girls By), I Can't Stop Loving You, Gone With The Wind, Just One Of Those Things, One Note Samba. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella and Count Basie: Together in the Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 19:56


    This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Ella and Count Basie: Together in the Studio, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 18:31


    This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Ella and Count Basie: Together in the Studio, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 15:36


    This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Ella and Count Basie: Together in the Studio, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 20:29


    This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Ella: The Best of the Songbooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 18:04


    This week: Geoff plays selections from the CD released by Verve Records featuring the best of the Ella Fitzgerald songbooks. Tracks include Something's Gotta Give, Love Is Here To Stay, Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable To Lunch Today), I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Why Was I Born?, The Lady Is A Tramp, Hooray For Love, Solitude, One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The Best of the Songbooks, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 17:02


    This week: Geoff plays selections from the CD released by Verve Records featuring the best of the Ella Fitzgerald songbooks. Tracks include Something's Gotta Give, Love Is Here To Stay, Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable To Lunch Today), I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Why Was I Born?, The Lady Is A Tramp, Hooray For Love, Solitude, One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The Best of the Songbooks, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 13:01


    This week: Geoff plays selections from the CD released by Verve Records featuring the best of the Ella Fitzgerald songbooks. Tracks include Something's Gotta Give, Love Is Here To Stay, Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable To Lunch Today), I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Why Was I Born?, Midnight Sun, Too Darn Hot, The Lady Is A Tramp, Hooray For Love, Solitude, One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The Best of the Songbooks, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 16:14


    This week: Geoff plays selections from the CD released by Verve Records featuring the best of the Ella Fitzgerald songbooks. Tracks include Something's Gotta Give, Love Is Here To Stay, Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable To Lunch Today), I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Why Was I Born?, The Lady Is A Tramp, Hooray For Love, Solitude, One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Broadway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 21:01


    This week: Come on along and listen to Geoff play some of the greatest songs of Broadway, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, including My Heart Belongs To Daddy, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, People, Steam Heat, Roxie, My Own Best Friend, Don't Rain On My Parade, Whatever Lola Wants, The Sweetest Sounds, Matchmaker, Matchmaker and I Could Have Danced All Night. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Broadway, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 15:53


    This week: Come on along and listen to Geoff play some of the greatest songs of Broadway, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, including My Heart Belongs To Daddy, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, People, Steam Heat, Roxie, My Own Best Friend, Don't Rain On My Parade, Whatever Lola Wants, The Sweetest Sounds, Matchmaker, Matchmaker and I Could Have Danced All Night. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Broadway, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 14:55


    This week: Come on along and listen to Geoff play some of the greatest songs of Broadway, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, including My Heart Belongs To Daddy, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, People, Steam Heat, Roxie, My Own Best Friend, Don't Rain On My Parade, Whatever Lola Wants, The Sweetest Sounds, Matchmaker, Matchmaker and I Could Have Danced All Night. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Broadway, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 10:30


    This week: Come on along and listen to Geoff play some of the greatest songs of Broadway, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, including My Heart Belongs To Daddy, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, People, Steam Heat, Roxie, My Own Best Friend, Don't Rain On My Parade, Whatever Lola Wants, The Sweetest Sounds, Matchmaker, Matchmaker and I Could Have Danced All Night. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella and Duke at the Cote d'Azur

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 17:30


    Geoff plays highlights from the Cote d'Azur Jazz Festival from July 1966 in the south of France featuring Ella Orchestra performing live with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Tracks include Thou Swell, Satin Doll, Something To Live For, Moment Of Truth, Jazz Samba, The More I See You, Lullaby Of Birdland, Wives And Lovers, How Long Has This Been Going On?, Goin' Out Of My Head, Cotton Tail, Let's Do It. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella and Duke at the Cote d'Azur, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 19:32


    Geoff plays highlights from the Cote d'Azur Jazz Festival from July 1966 in the south of France featuring Ella Orchestra performing live with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Tracks include Thou Swell, Satin Doll, Something To Live For, Moment Of Truth, Jazz Samba, The More I See You, Lullaby Of Birdland, Wives And Lovers, How Long Has This Been Going On?, Goin' Out Of My Head, Cotton Tail, Let's Do It. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella and Duke at the Cote d'Azur, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 14:59


    Geoff plays highlights from the Cote d'Azur Jazz Festival from July 1966 in the south of France featuring Ella Orchestra performing live with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Tracks include Thou Swell, Satin Doll, Something To Live For, Moment Of Truth, Jazz Samba, The More I See You, Lullaby Of Birdland, Wives And Lovers, How Long Has This Been Going On?, Goin' Out Of My Head, Cotton Tail, Let's Do It. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella and Duke at the Cote d'Azur, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 21:31


    Geoff plays highlights from the Cote d'Azur Jazz Festival from July 1966 in the south of France featuring Ella Orchestra performing live with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Tracks include Thou Swell, Satin Doll, Something To Live For, Moment Of Truth, Jazz Samba, The More I See You, Lullaby Of Birdland, Wives And Lovers, How Long Has This Been Going On?, Goin' Out Of My Head, Cotton Tail, Let's Do It. GPE is produced by Ed Robertson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Harold Arlen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 15:04


    This week: Geoff presents the best versions of Ella performing the songs of Harold Arlen. Tracks this segment include That Old Black Magic, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, This Time The Dream's On Me, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, It's Only a Paper Moon, The Man That Got Away (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Hooray For Love, Blues In The Night, Let's Fall In Love, Ill Wind (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957), Let's Take A Walk Around The Block, Over The Rainbow. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Harold Arlen, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 17:40


    This week: Geoff presents the best versions of Ella performing the songs of Harold Arlen. Tracks this segment include That Old Black Magic, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, This Time The Dream's On Me, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, It's Only a Paper Moon, The Man That Got Away (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Hooray For Love, Blues In The Night, Let's Fall In Love, Ill Wind (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957), Let's Take A Walk Around The Block, Over The Rainbow. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Harold Arlen, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 16:15


    This week: Geoff presents the best versions of Ella performing the songs of Harold Arlen. Tracks this segment include That Old Black Magic, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, This Time The Dream's On Me, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, It's Only a Paper Moon, The Man That Got Away (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Hooray For Love, Blues In The Night, Let's Fall In Love, Ill Wind (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957), Let's Take A Walk Around The Block, Over The Rainbow. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Harold Arlen, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 17:56


    Geoff presents the best versions of Ella performing the songs of Harold Arlen. Tracks this segment include That Old Black Magic, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, This Time The Dream's On Me, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, It's Only a Paper Moon, The Man That Got Away (Live At Bushnell Memorial Hall/1954), Hooray For Love, Blues In The Night, Let's Fall In Love, Ill Wind (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957), Let's Take A Walk Around The Block, Over The Rainbow. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The War Years, 1941-1947

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 15:27


    This week: By popular demand: Geoff plays select tracks from 1941-1947, a period when Ella performed either with small groups or with other singers (such as Louis Armstrong) because her regular band members were away serving our country during World War II. All tracks included in this week's program originally appeared on Decca Records: And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine, It's A Pity To Say Goodnight, Jim, Stone Cold Dead In The Market, It's Only A Paper Moon, Flying Home, You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So, A Sunday Kind Of Love, My Baby Likes To Bebop (And I Like To Bebop Too), Cow Cow Boogie, The Frim Fram Sauce (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), How High The Moon (1st Take). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The War Years, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 18:42


    This week: By popular demand: Geoff plays select tracks from 1941-1947, a period when Ella performed either with small groups or with other singers (such as Louis Armstrong) because her regular band members were away serving our country during World War II. All tracks included in this week's program originally appeared on Decca Records: And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine, It's A Pity To Say Goodnight, Jim, Stone Cold Dead In The Market, It's Only A Paper Moon, Flying Home, You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So, A Sunday Kind Of Love, My Baby Likes To Bebop (And I Like To Bebop Too), Cow Cow Boogie, The Frim Fram Sauce (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), How High The Moon (1st Take). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The War Years, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 18:02


    This week: By popular demand: Geoff plays select tracks from 1941-1947, a period when Ella performed either with small groups or with other singers (such as Louis Armstrong) because her regular band members were away serving our country during World War II. All tracks included in this week's program originally appeared on Decca Records: And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine, It's A Pity To Say Goodnight, Jim, Stone Cold Dead In The Market, It's Only A Paper Moon, Flying Home, You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So, A Sunday Kind Of Love, My Baby Likes To Bebop (And I Like To Bebop Too), Cow Cow Boogie, The Frim Fram Sauce (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), How High The Moon (1st Take). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella: The War Years, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 13:55


    This week: By popular demand: Geoff plays select tracks from 1941-1947, a period when Ella performed either with small groups or with other singers (such as Louis Armstrong) because her regular band members were away serving our country during World War II. All tracks included in this week's program originally appeared on Decca Records: And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine, It's A Pity To Say Goodnight, Jim, Stone Cold Dead In The Market, It's Only A Paper Moon, Flying Home, You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So, A Sunday Kind Of Love, My Baby Likes To Bebop (And I Like To Bebop Too), Cow Cow Boogie, The Frim Fram Sauce (duet w/ Louis Armstrong), How High The Moon (1st Take). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Irving Berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 17:37


    This week: Geoff plays studio recordings of Ella performing the music of the Master, Irving Berlin, featuring arrangements by Paul Weston. Tracks include I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Cheek to Cheek, Now It Can Be Told, Alexander's Ragtime Band (Live), Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (Live), Puttin' On The Ritz, Always, Suppertime (Live), Heat Wave (Live), Isn't This A Lovely Day?, Budella (Blue Skies / Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Rich). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Irving Berlin, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 19:58


    This week: Geoff plays studio recordings of Ella performing the music of the Master, Irving Berlin, featuring arrangements by Paul Weston. Tracks include I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Cheek to Cheek, Now It Can Be Told, Alexander's Ragtime Band (Live), Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (Live), Puttin' On The Ritz, Always, Suppertime (Live), Heat Wave (Live), Isn't This A Lovely Day?, Budella (Blue Skies / Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Rich). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Irving Berlin, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 18:42


    This week: Geoff plays studio recordings of Ella performing the music of the Master, Irving Berlin, featuring arrangements by Paul Weston. Tracks include I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Cheek to Cheek, Now It Can Be Told, Alexander's Ragtime Band (Live), Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (Live), Puttin' On The Ritz, Always, Suppertime (Live), Heat Wave (Live), Isn't This A Lovely Day?, Budella (Blue Skies / Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Rich). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Irving Berlin, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 8:02


    This week: Geoff plays studio recordings of Ella performing the music of the Master, Irving Berlin, featuring arrangements by Paul Weston. Tracks include I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Cheek to Cheek, Now It Can Be Told, Alexander's Ragtime Band (Live), Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (Live), Puttin' On The Ritz, Always, Suppertime (Live), Heat Wave (Live), Isn't This A Lovely Day?, Budella (Blue Skies / Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Rich). This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Richard Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 20:23


    This week: A salute to composer Richard Rodgers, including songs by both Rodgers & Hart and Rodgers & Hammerstein, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Tracks include Thou Swell, No Other Love, Bewitched, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair, To Keep My Love Alive, Dites-Moi, Manhattan, Happy Talk, My Funny Valentine (Late Show - Live (1958/Chicago), The Lady Is A Tramp, There's A Small Hotel, I Wish I Were In Love Again. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Richard Rodgers, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 17:48


    This week: A salute to composer Richard Rodgers, including songs by both Rodgers & Hart and Rodgers & Hammerstein, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Tracks include Thou Swell, No Other Love, Bewitched, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair, To Keep My Love Alive, Dites-Moi, Manhattan, Happy Talk, My Funny Valentine (Late Show - Live (1958/Chicago), The Lady Is A Tramp, There's A Small Hotel, I Wish I Were In Love Again. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ella Sings Richard Rodgers, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 12:19


    This week: A salute to composer Richard Rodgers, including songs by both Rodgers & Hart and Rodgers & Hammerstein, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Tracks include Thou Swell, No Other Love, Bewitched, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair, To Keep My Love Alive, Dites-Moi, Manhattan, Happy Talk, My Funny Valentine (Late Show - Live (1958/Chicago), The Lady Is A Tramp, There's A Small Hotel, I Wish I Were In Love Again. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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