Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella

Celebrate the music of The First Lady of Song along with Emmy winner, Grammy nominee and acclaimed Ella Fitzgerald biographer Geoffrey Mark. Each episode of Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella focuses on a particular theme or aspect of Ella's seven-decade recording legacy, along with behind the scenes details, incisive commentary, showbiz anecdotes, and more.

Ella Redux 2 07/05/2024

Ella Redux 2 Geoff brings you another edition of Ella Redux, featuring more pairings of songs that Ella performed many times throughout her career, only with different arrangements. Tracks this week include My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Decca Records, 1939), My Heart Belongs To Daddy (accompanied by Ellis Larkins), My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Nelson Riddle arrangement, 1972), I'm Beginning To See The Light (1957, Duke Ellington arrangement), I'm Beginning To See The Light (1962, Quincy Jones/Count Basie arrangement), Dream /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835857

Ella Redux 2, Part 2 07/05/2024

Ella Redux 2, Part 2 Geoff brings you another edition of Ella Redux, featuring more pairings of songs that Ella performed many times throughout her career, only with different arrangements. Tracks this week include My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Decca Records, 1939), My Heart Belongs To Daddy (accompanied by Ellis Larkins), My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Nelson Riddle arrangement, 1972), I'm Beginning To See The Light (1957, Duke Ellington arrangement), I'm Beginning To See The Light (1962, Quincy Jones/Count Basie arrangement), Dream /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835872

Ella Redux 2, Part 3 07/05/2024

Ella Redux 2, Part 3 Geoff brings you another edition of Ella Redux, featuring more pairings of songs that Ella performed many times throughout her career, only with different arrangements. Tracks this week include My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Decca Records, 1939), My Heart Belongs To Daddy (accompanied by Ellis Larkins), My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Nelson Riddle arrangement, 1972), I'm Beginning To See The Light (1957, Duke Ellington arrangement), I'm Beginning To See The Light (1962, Quincy Jones/Count Basie arrangement), Dream /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835887

Ella and Ellis 07/01/2024

Ella and Ellis Geoff plays some of the best of Ella's many duets with jazz pianist Ellis Larkins from the 1950s and 1970s. Tracks include People Will Say We're In Love, Please Be Kind, Stardust, Looking For A Boy, Makin' Whoopee, Baby, What Else Can I Do?, Until The Real Thing Comes Along, Imagination, Nice Work If You Can Get It, How Long Has This Been Going On?, I'm Glad There Is You. I've Got A Crush On You, You Turned the Tables on Me. Produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835897

Ella and Ellis, Part 2 07/01/2024

Ella and Ellis, Part 2 Geoff plays some of the best of Ella's many duets with jazz pianist Ellis Larkins from the 1950s and 1970s. Tracks include People Will Say We're In Love, Please Be Kind, Stardust, Looking For A Boy, Makin' Whoopee, Baby, What Else Can I Do?, Until The Real Thing Comes Along, Imagination, Nice Work If You Can Get It, How Long Has This Been Going On?, I'm Glad There Is You. I've Got A Crush On You, You Turned the Tables on Me. Produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835917

Ella and Ellis, Part 3 07/01/2024

Ella and Ellis, Part 3 Geoff plays some of the best of Ella's many duets with jazz pianist Ellis Larkins from the 1950s and 1970s. Tracks include People Will Say We're In Love, Please Be Kind, Stardust, Looking For A Boy, Makin' Whoopee, Baby, What Else Can I Do?, Until The Real Thing Comes Along, Imagination, Nice Work If You Can Get It, How Long Has This Been Going On?, I'm Glad There Is You. I've Got A Crush On You, You Turned the Tables on Me. Produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835932

Ella: The Luscious Ballads 06/01/2024

Ella: The Luscious Ballads This week: Geoff plays a few of what he calls Ella: The Luscious Ballads. "Luscious" here means the particular way in which Ella used her voice each time to convey the meaning of each song. Track include Body And Soul (Live At The Newport Jazz Festival, 1957), Here's That Rainy Day, Misty, There's A Lull In My Life (1957), Angel Eyes, Something To Live For (Live At The Cote d'Azur, 7/28/1966), Trouble Is a Man, I Loves You Porgy (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Night Wind, Misty Blue. This edit /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835947

Ella: The Luscious Ballads, Part 2 06/01/2024

Ella: The Luscious Ballads, Part 2 This week: Geoff plays a few of what he calls Ella: The Luscious Ballads. "Luscious" here means the particular way in which Ella used her voice each time to convey the meaning of each song. Track include Body And Soul (Live At The Newport Jazz Festival, 1957), Here's That Rainy Day, Misty, There's A Lull In My Life (1957), Angel Eyes, Something To Live For (Live At The Cote d'Azur, 7/28/1966), Trouble Is a Man, I Loves You Porgy (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Night Wind, Misty Blue. This edit /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835962

Ella: The Luscious Ballads, Part 3 06/01/2024

Ella: The Luscious Ballads, Part 3 This week: Geoff plays a few of what he calls Ella: The Luscious Ballads. "Luscious" here means the particular way in which Ella used her voice each time to convey the meaning of each song. Track include Body And Soul (Live At The Newport Jazz Festival, 1957), Here's That Rainy Day, Misty, There's A Lull In My Life (1957), Angel Eyes, Something To Live For (Live At The Cote d'Azur, 7/28/1966), Trouble Is a Man, I Loves You Porgy (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Night Wind, Misty Blue. This edit /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835977

Ella: The Luscious Ballads, Part 4 06/01/2024

Ella: The Luscious Ballads, Part 4 This week: Geoff plays a few of what he calls Ella: The Luscious Ballads. "Luscious" here means the particular way in which Ella used her voice each time to convey the meaning of each song. Track include Body And Soul (Live At The Newport Jazz Festival, 1957), Here's That Rainy Day, Misty, There's A Lull In My Life (1957), Angel Eyes, Something To Live For (Live At The Cote d'Azur, 7/28/1966), Trouble Is a Man, I Loves You Porgy (Live At Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy / 1958), Night Wind, Misty Blue. This edit /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32835992

Ella Live in Budapest: 1970 05/25/2024

Ella Live in Budapest: 1970 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's live concert, performing with the Tommy Flanagan trio, in Budapest in 1970. Tracks include Crazy Rhythm, Open Your Window, This Guy's In Love With You/I'm Gonna Sit Down And Write Myself A Letter (Medley), Spinning Wheel, As Time Goes By, You'd Better Love Me, Hello Young Lovers, I Concentrate On You/You Go To My Head (Medley), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Dancing In The Dark, [If You Can't Sing It] You'll Have To Swing It (Mr Paganini). This edition of GP /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836007

Ella Live in Budapest: 1970, Part 2 05/25/2024

Ella Live in Budapest: 1970, Part 2 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's live concert, performing with the Tommy Flanagan trio, in Budapest in 1970. Tracks include Crazy Rhythm, Open Your Window, This Guy's In Love With You/I'm Gonna Sit Down And Write Myself A Letter (Medley), Spinning Wheel, As Time Goes By, You'd Better Love Me, Hello Young Lovers, I Concentrate On You/You Go To My Head (Medley), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Dancing In The Dark, [If You Can't Sing It] You'll Have To Swing It (Mr Paganini). This edition of GP /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836022

Ella Live in Budapest: 1970, Part 3 05/25/2024

Ella Live in Budapest: 1970, Part 3 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's live concert, performing with the Tommy Flanagan trio, in Budapest in 1970. Tracks include Crazy Rhythm, Open Your Window, This Guy's In Love With You/I'm Gonna Sit Down And Write Myself A Letter (Medley), Spinning Wheel, As Time Goes By, You'd Better Love Me, Hello Young Lovers, I Concentrate On You/You Go To My Head (Medley), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Dancing In The Dark, [If You Can't Sing It] You'll Have To Swing It (Mr Paganini). This edition of GP /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836037

Ella Live at Budapest: 1970, Part 4 05/25/2024

Ella Live at Budapest: 1970, Part 4 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's live concert, performing with the Tommy Flanagan trio, in Budapest in 1970. Tracks include Crazy Rhythm, Open Your Window, This Guy's In Love With You/I'm Gonna Sit Down And Write Myself A Letter (Medley), Spinning Wheel, As Time Goes By, You'd Better Love Me, Hello Young Lovers, I Concentrate On You/You Go To My Head (Medley), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Dancing In The Dark, [If You Can't Sing It] You'll Have To Swing It (Mr Paganini). This edition of GP /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836052

The Best of Ella at Montreux 05/20/2024

The Best of Ella at Montreux This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland over a ten-year period, circa 1969-1979. Tracks include Give Me The Simple Life, Satin Doll, Some Other Spring, That Old Black Magic, Let's Do It, I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You, Honeysuckle Rose, Day By Day, A Place For Lovers, Make Me Rainbows, Too Close For Comfort, Flying Home. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836067

The Best of Ella at Montreux: Part 2 05/20/2024

The Best of Ella at Montreux: Part 2 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland over a ten-year period, circa 1969-1979. Tracks include Give Me The Simple Life, Satin Doll, Some Other Spring, That Old Black Magic, Let's Do It, I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You, Honeysuckle Rose, Day By Day, A Place For Lovers, Make Me Rainbows, Too Close For Comfort, Flying Home. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836082

The Best of Ella at Montreux: Part 3 05/20/2024

The Best of Ella at Montreux: Part 3 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland over a ten-year period, circa 1969-1979. Tracks include Give Me The Simple Life, Satin Doll, Some Other Spring, That Old Black Magic, Let's Do It, I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You, Honeysuckle Rose, Day By Day, A Place For Lovers, Make Me Rainbows, Too Close For Comfort, Flying Home. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836097

The Best of Ella at Montreux: Part 4 05/20/2024

The Best of Ella at Montreux: Part 4 This week: Geoff plays selections from Ella's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland over a ten-year period, circa 1969-1979. Tracks include Give Me The Simple Life, Satin Doll, Some Other Spring, That Old Black Magic, Let's Do It, I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You, Honeysuckle Rose, Day By Day, A Place For Lovers, Make Me Rainbows, Too Close For Comfort, Flying Home. This edition of GPE was produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836112

Ella in Japan: 1953 05/15/2024

Ella in Japan: 1953 Highlights from the concert that Ella gave in Tokyo, Japan in 1953. Though her manager at the time, Norman Granz, had arranged to have the performance recorded, none of these tracks you'll hear this week were available to the public until they were released on CD, many years later, as Ella in Japan: 1953. Tracks include On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Body And Soul, Why Don't You Do Right, Oh, Lady Be Good, I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good, How High The Moon, My Funny Valentine, Smooth Sailin', The Man Tha /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836127

Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 2 05/15/2024

Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 2 Highlights from the concert that Ella gave in Tokyo, Japan in 1953. Though her manager at the time, Norman Granz, had arranged to have the performance recorded, none of these tracks you'll hear this week were available to the public until they were released on CD, many years later, as Ella in Japan: 1953. Tracks include On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Body And Soul, Why Don't You Do Right, Oh, Lady Be Good, I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good, How High The Moon, My Funny Valentine, Smooth Sailin', The Man Tha /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836142

Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 3 05/15/2024

Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 3 Highlights from the concert that Ella gave in Tokyo, Japan in 1953. Though her manager at the time, Norman Granz, had arranged to have the performance recorded, none of these tracks you'll hear this week were available to the public until they were released on CD, many years later, as Ella in Japan: 1953. Tracks include On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Body And Soul, Why Don't You Do Right, Oh, Lady Be Good, I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good, How High The Moon, My Funny Valentine, Smooth Sailin', The Man Tha /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836167

Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 4 05/15/2024

Ella in Japan: 1953, Part 4 Highlights from the concert that Ella gave in Tokyo, Japan in 1953. Though her manager at the time, Norman Granz, had arranged to have the performance recorded, none of these tracks you'll hear this week were available to the public until they were released on CD, many years later, as Ella in Japan: 1953. Tracks include On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Body And Soul, Why Don't You Do Right, Oh, Lady Be Good, I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good, How High The Moon, My Funny Valentine, Smooth Sailin', The Man Tha /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836182

Ella BeBops 09/01/2023

Ella BeBops This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836192

Ella BeBops, Part 2 09/01/2023

Ella BeBops, Part 2 This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836207

Ella BeBops, Part 3 09/01/2023

Ella BeBops, Part 3 This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836222

Ella BeBops, Part 4 09/01/2023

Ella BeBops, Part 4 This week: Geoff plays a selection of songs in which Ella scatted, but which you probably haven't heard before. Many of the tracks included on this edition of the program were performed live. Tracks include Cool Breeze, Smooth Sailing (Live), Rough Ridin', Blue Skies, Ella Hums The Blues, Billie's Bounce (Live), Joe Williams Blues (Live In Berlin, 1961), One Note Samba, Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At The Shrine Auditorium, 1957). GPE is produced by Ed Robertson /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836247

Ella Live: Salmagundi 07/05/2023

Ella Live: Salmagundi This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Li /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836257

Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 2 07/05/2023

Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 2 This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Li /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836282

Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 3 07/05/2023

Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 3 This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Li /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836302

Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 4 07/05/2023

Ella Live: Salmagundi, Part 4 This week: Geoff plays a selection of numbers that Ella performed all over the years in various venues all over the world, at various points in her career. The common denominator? All tracks heard in this episode are songs that Ella either did not perform often, or were not recorded often by her. Tracks include Your Red Wagon (Live (1958/Chicago)), Witchcraft (Live (1958/Chicago)), My Man (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival), I Love Being Here With You (Live in Japan (January 19, 1964)), Just Squeeze Me (Li /episode/index/show/d8deb913-c0c6-4b3c-9c64-3c9531ca5238/id/32836322

Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella

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