A marvellous performance by the queen of swing - previously unissued - for the first time ever on DVD. Filmed in Köln, Germany in 1974, showcasing Ella accompanied by old friends and collaborators: Roy Eldridge, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Art Farmer, Tommy Flanagan & Joe Pass.
Plus Keter Betts, bass; Bobby Durham, drums; plus The Rhythm Combination & Brass conducted by Peter Herbolzheimer - including Herb Geller, Philip Catherine, Palle Mikkelborg, Jiggs Whigham, and Ake Persson.
Ella scat sings with Eldridge; duets with Flanagan and Pass; performs with quintet backing and the full larger ensemble - singing popular and jazz standards, plus two Herbolzheimer originals.
Tracklisting:
1. I can’t give you anything but love (4:40)
2. It don’t mean a thing (4:29)
3. Wild chick (3:37)
4. The man I love (7:09)
5. Mr. Paganini (4:37)
6. How high the moon (3:18)
7. Like a soft breeze (5:06)
8. Some of these days (4:59)
9. Gee, baby ain’t i good to you? (2:40)
10. C Jam blues (7:54)
Total Time: 48:23 min. - 10 tracks - Colour / Mono - Compatible with all DVD players.