
“A Perfect Match” captures Ella Fitzgerald’s magical 1979 Montreux Jazz Festival performance backed by the Count Basie Orchestra. Over a luminous evening, Ella’s velvety vocals seamlessly intertwine with Basie’s swinging big band, culminating in Basie himself joining on piano for a fiery finale. Highlights include Ella’s timeless renditions of jazz standards propelled by dynamic horn charts and pulsating rhythms, showcasing the effortless chemistry between vocal queen and orchestra legends in a historic live recording.
From: Ella & Basie: The Perfect Match (1979)
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