| 1-1 | A-Tisket A-Tasket | |
| 1-2 | Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home? | |
| 1-3 | I’m The Lonesomest Gal In Town | |
| 1-4 | Time Alone Will Tell | |
| 1-5 | I’m Confessin’ | |
| 1-6 | It’s Only A Paper Moon | |
| 1-7 | Flying Home | |
| 1-8 | You Won’t Be Satisfied | |
| 1-9 | The Frim Fram Sauce | |
| 1-10 | It’s A Pity To Say Goodnight | |
| 1-11 | Oh Lady Be Good | |
| 1-12 | How Long Has This Been Going On? | |
| 1-13 | I’ve Got A Crush On You | |
| 1-14 | Someone To Watch Over Me | |
| 1-15 | How High The Moon | |
| 1-16 | Basin Street Blues | |
| 1-17 | Ain’t Nobody’s Business But My Own | |
| 1-18 | Dream A Little Dream Of Me | |
| 1-19 | Rock It For Me | |
| 1-20 | Just A Simple Melody | |
| 2-1 | For Sentimental Reasons | |
| 2-2 | But Not For Me | |
| 2-3 | Soon | |
| 2-4 | Maybe | |
| 2-5 | Robin’s Nest | |
| 2-6 | Happy Talk | |
| 2-7 | Sugarfoot Rag | |
| 2-8 | I’ve Got The World On A String | |
| 2-9 | I Gotta Have My Baby Back | |
| 2-10 | Baby, It’s Cold Outside | |
| 2-11 | All Over Nothing At All | |
| 2-12 | Cryin’ Mood | |
| 2-13 | I Got A Guy | |
| 2-14 | Rhythm And Dance | |
| 2-15 | Take Another Guess, Oh Yes | |
| 2-16 | Ella | |
| 2-17 | I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good | |
| 2-18 | My Heart And I Decided | |
| 2-19 | I’m Beginning To See The Light | |
| 2-20 | That’s The Way It Is | |
| 3-1 | I’m Just A Lucky So-And-So | |
| 3-2 | I Didn’t Mean A Word I Said | |
| 3-3 | Looking For A Boy | |
| 3-4 | My One And Only, What Am I Gonna Do? | |
| 3-5 | Guilty | |
| 3-6 | Black Coffee | |
| 3-7 | Smooth Sailing | |
| 3-8 | My Happiness | |
| 3-9 | I Got The Spring Fever Blues | |
| 3-10 | Dedicated To You | |
| 3-11 | Goodnight My Love | |
| 3-12 | I Still Feel The Same About You | |
| 3-13 | Who Walks In When I Walk Out? | |
| 3-14 | Everyone’s Wrong But Me | |
| 3-15 | Holiday In Harlem | |
| 3-16 | Benny’s Coming Home On Saturday | |
| 3-17 | Stone Cold Dead In The Market | |
| 3-18 | Petootie Pie | |
| 3-19 | Cow Cow Boogie | |
| 3-20 | Dedicated To You |
Experience the timeless elegance of "The First Lady of Song" with The Essential Ella Fitzgerald. Released by Soho in 2003, this Deluxe Edition Box Set serves as a definitive compilation of the artistry that defined a 20th-century icon. As a supreme song stylist, Fitzgerald’s legendary precision and warmth are showcased here in a premium CD format that belongs in every serious jazz collection.
This collection highlights the historic collaborations between Ella and Louis Armstrong—the man who virtually invented jazz singing. Together, under the direction of visionary impresario Norman Granz, they created a "dream ticket" of recordings that have remained popular for decades. This set captures the absolute finest of those sessions, delivering unmatched transparency and musical depth.
Featured Track Highlights:
- "Cheek To Cheek"
- "Summertime"
- "Dream A Little Dream Of Me"
- "Autumn In New York"
- "Stompin’ At The Savoy"
- "I Won’t Dance"
- "April In Paris"
Whether you are a longtime devotee or new to the genre, this compilation offers a masterclass in vocal jazz. From the playful energy of "Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off" to the sophisticated melancholy of "Moonlight In Vermont," this deluxe set brings the magic of the studio directly to your listening room.
