Ella Fitzgerald ft Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra - Midnight Sun (Verve Records 1957)

[@plabrennen1215]

In my humble opinion, Ella's rendition of this jazz classic hasn't been touched and is still the touchstone for upcoming female vocalist.

[@centaurla1]

Perfection personified! The First Lady Of Song! The look on Diz's face said it all! He;s in a state of pure bliss and so am I when I listen to Ella.

[@Duxisalive]

This arrangement for the best singer ever is a masterpiece...she is an American Treasure...or should I say, a Univeral Treasure! I miss her!

[@murraysbrown4392]

This version of Ella & Nelson Riddle on "Midnight Sun" still gives me goose bumps!! It WILL NEVER be duplicated. What a masterpiece.

[@179cpv]

One of the all time great recordings by anyone in any genre. The singer, the arrangement, the band, the melody, the lyrics-all magnificent beyond words.

[@1234pouvez]

A masterpiece indeed. Nobody sings this song like The First Lady of Song, born 100 years ago today.

[@tonygumbrell22]

Cold clear winter day, and night, here right now. Perfect

[@psychotropic7]

OMG!!!!!! This is one of my absolute favorite songs by Ms. Ella. Another add to my favorites. Thank you for the post.

[@joniachenbach410]

Excellent!

[@ilprofessore10012]

Recorded October 19-21, 1964 at Radio Recorders Studio 10-H, Hollywood: Nelson Riddle, arranger and conductor Paul Smith on piano Plas Johnson on tenor sax Willie Smith on alto sax Buddy DeFranco on clarinet Frank Flynn on vibes

[@davidlaker1013]

Lionel Hampton was very much alive at the time. Why not Mr Riddle?

[@chercomer8998]

Thanks for giving some background on this tune. Johnny Mercer. Wow, I gotta say, I can't imagine anyone these days writing such luscious lyrics.

[@matthubbard7859]

Thanks for uploading this. That picture of Dizzy Gillespie looking at her like he was a smitten schoolboy says it all. Sing the song, make me smile, teach me something. The greatest jazz musicians were always listening for new ideas, and Ella was not only perfect in phrasing and tone, she is a giant of jazz improvisation. They only need one name. Louis. Benny. Dizzy. Bird. Billie. Frank. Sarah. Tony. Nat. Miles. Thelonious. Ella.

[@kdcobra64]

Chet

[@seledge]

Outstanding!!!

[@kdcobra64]

Incandescent...

[@jimestep560]

Perfection

[@RoundMidnightTV]

Thank you kindly!

[@oluhamilton2121]

Damn....she lays it DOWN! Brings tears to my eyes.

[@paulmehling4647]

is it Mingus on bass??

[@RAMLIA1]

♥ ♥ ♥

[@direfranchement]

Should probably change that year in the title to 1964.

[@sergiosantana6119]

Also wonderfull is the version of Stevie Wonder, Romero Lubambo and Esperanza Spalding.

[@jazzsoul60]

LOL! Dizzy is so silly!

[@kdcobra64]

Saw Dizzy at Ronny Scotts In London..1978...He Killed it

[@jazzsoul60]

Saw him at one of his last public appearances in Cincinnati in 1991. He definitely lost some of his chops but was still great.