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Sophisticated Lady is a 2001 live record album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by the jazz guitarist Joe Pass.

Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass made a number of studio recordings as a duo between 1973 and 1986 for Pablo, but this is their first concert CD to appear on the label. Composed of excerpts from a 1975 date in Hamburg and an 1983 appearance in Tokyo, it provides an interesting contrast as Fitzgerald's abilities declined during the 8 year gap due to health problems. The later material is featured first, and Pass' thoughtful support props her up during the occasional rough spots. Following a series of Ellington tunes, it becomes obvious that her ability as a scat singer clearly had not diminished, as proven during a increasingly complex version of "One Note Samba." They close with a delightfully swinging take of "Bluesette." Pass begins the Hamburg set with a trio of unaccompanied solos, including a lush "Old Folks," an intricate exploration of the bossa nova "Wave", and finally, a sensational run through "Cherokee" that can only be adequately described as breathtaking. Ella returns to join the guitarist for a trio of Ellington songs, starting off with the lesser known ballad "Take Love Easy" (which was also the title track of their then-current first duo LP), along with a surprisingly brief "Mood Indigo" and an inspire, often humorous "Satin Doll." This rewarding CD makes one wonder if there are more unreleased recording by Fitzgerald Pass hidden in Fantasy's vaults awaiting discovery.

Track listing

For the 2001 Pablo CD Issue, PACD-5310-2

  1. "Ella Introduction Of Joe"
  2. "I'm Beginning To See The Light"
  3. "Medley: I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)"
  4. "Medley: Sophisticated Lady"
  5. "One Note Samba"
  6. "Georgia On My Mind"
  7. "Gone With The Wind"
  8. "Bluesette"
  9. "Old Folks"
  10. "Wave"
  11. "Cherokee"
  12. "Take Love Easy"
  13. "Mood Indigo"
  14. "Satin Doll"

Personnel

Recorded in 1975 and 1983:

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