Description
Offered for sale is a U.S. mono yellow label promotional copy of Ella at Duke’s Place, by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington.
About this copy: This copy of Ella at Duke’s Place is a 1965 U.S pressing on the Verve label.
The cover is VG, with moderate ring wear.
The yellow label promotional disc is VG++ and close to M- on side one, with a couple of light sleeve scuffs. Side two is VG+ with several light scratches through the first three tracks. Both labels have many spindle marks on them; the disc has been played often but has been well cared for.
A nice copy of a scarce Ella Fitzgerald LP.
Background: Released in 1965, Ella at Duke’s Place was the thirtieth album that Ella Fitzgerald recorded for Verve Records.
Allmusic.com gave Ella at Duke’s Place a 4 1/2 star review:
Ella Fitzgerald’s second studio session with Duke Ellington followed her first (Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book) by eight years. The underrated set begins quietly with four emotional ballads (who else could hold their own with Johnny Hodges on “Passion Flower?”) before Fitzgerald gets to scat a bit on the closing vamp of “Azure,” comes up with fresh ideas on “Duke’s Place,” and closes the show by scatting up a storm on “Cotton Tail.” …Ella Fitzgerald is heard in peak form throughout this date. Recommended.
| Country of origin: | U.S. |
| Size: | 12″ |
| Record Label: | Verve |
| Catalog Number: |
V-4070 |
| Year of Release: | 1965 |
| Format: | Mono |
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