Ella Fitzgerald: Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! LP (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) ETJS-37 while Simone’s version of “Strange

while Simone’s version of “Strange Fruit” (made famous by Billie Holiday) is heart-stoppingly stark and mournful

” and is joined by vocalist Bettye LaVette and Bob Weir and Wolf Bros on a sublime version of “Loser

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Ella Fitzgerald: Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! LP (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) ETJS-37 while Simone’s version of “StrangeVerve, 1961 In contrast to her classic Songbook albums for Verve, this 1961 date captures the essence of Ella Fitzgerald as most people got to see her livewith a swinging quartet. The program is made up mostly of repertoire from the Swing and early Bebop periods with Ella mixing soulful ballads and hard driving swingers. Tracklist & Credits 1LP Tracklist Side A A Night In Tunisia You're My Thrill My Reverie Stella By Starlight Round Midnight Jersey