| The four complete broadcasts presented here constitute the only existing live documents from the last phase of the Chick Webb Orchestra, which had been relabelled "Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra". Considering the end was near, it is surprising to note that the music is remarkable and contains many highlights. Ella's singing is always nice to hear and the instrumentals and solos are also of interest, especially by trumpeter Taft Jordan and saxophonist Teddy McRae. Two CDs with 40 songs and over 2 hours of great music. Live NBC Broadcasts from the Savoy and Roseland Ballrooms, New York, January-March 1940.
The Definitive Records label was established to release definitive editions from the musical legacy by time-honoured artists most appreciated by generations of aficionados in all musical fields.
As an alternative to the overproduction of boring, fussy "integral" sets, Definitive Records offers a selected, colourful program of good-quality, anthological re-issues which have been compiled according to strict criteria, making sure that the listener will get:
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Cream-of-the-crop recordings by each artist
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Digital remastering in 24-bit high resolution
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Bonus tracks of meaningful value according to context
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Accurate, to-the-point liner notes
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Modern packaging and design
An essential collection designed to fight back the saturation of bulky re-issues currently affecting the recording business. |