Lizz Wright - "Nearness of You" - Ella Fitzgerald Tribute

[@joyfulmindstudio]

Liz Wright elevates every song she sings. 🌹 Props to the magnificent accompanist. 🙌🏻

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

She sounds great, but no one can elevate a song .. that Ella Fitzgerald has sang.

[@terriehudson7136]

Lizz connects with your soul and doesn't let go. She blows me away. Every time I listen to her I feel enveloped in a warm cocoon. Her pianist is fabulous, too.

[@jsazparren]

Please to meet you dear Lizz!!! You´re simple amazings!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderfoul version!!! Makes me happy!!!

[@deehunter9382]

I actually listen to this every morning to start my day off with MAGIC! God blessed her and we are blessed to be able to hear this voice. Thank you, Father! Thank you, Lizz!

[@21stcenturysda60]

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[@John-zl1dd]

You are so Right and if you here her Speak of Ella, you'll Know and agree 100% with Liz ❤ She's the only true One that could Truely this The Truth and Justice That Ella Evoked When she sang it with full band. Liz is doing a Judy Garland n Clooney All in one. ❤

[@John-zl1dd]

I knew Liz was Beautiful, But my Gosh........❤ Pure Sex apoeal Hot, and girl Next door Grace Kelly

[@John-zl1dd]

The song is so special ❤ But what a voice And Beautiful woman.

[@lancemitchell3816]

Lizz Wright's rendition of this Ella Fitzgerald song makes me feel warm and happy in troubled times.

[@jessicarodriguez8595]

This is such a beautiful and rich rendition of the song. Lizz wright never disappoints ❤

[@Alfie198]

She not only sings the song, but she 'lives ' it. Flawless!

[@myname-ib5zi]

Lizz Wright is one of the great singers of our time. Why isn't everyone listening to her?

[@murph3001]

Jazz people have always tended to be ignored.

[@vjshoegal4027]

​@@murph3001until they become mainstream...

[@Baruchim]

Probably, the best vocal rendition of the standard from those numerous on youtube. An extremely hard song for vocalists.

[@bilrichards450]

Lppopopoopoo

[@monicabella7894]

Jo Stafford

[@MeelaESQ]

It is not a difficult song to sing. One of the easiest. She does a wonderful job of it...

[@PlayItAgainLouder]

Such a beautiful rendition, shared with me by a new friend. My entire inner self is smiling.

[@nachogallagher3393]

Lizz Wright is a musical treasure.

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

This is who Prince went to see at the Dakota right before he left us....he knew what was up.... Real/Recognize/Real

[@letmetellyousomething123]

OH my! This is perfection and not just a copy of the original but with a contemporary freshness.

[@MiaHessMusic]

This is musical perfection. Not just because of Lizz's amazing voice, and Kenny Banks (?) piano because of the beautiful words and chords of Ned Washington and Hoagy Carmichael. That's songwriting!!!!!!

[@Vinylsearch]

Oh that classic vocal era is coming back.

[@MiaHessMusic]

God, I hope so. I love singing this kind of music. I ain't no Lizz Wright but this kind of music stands the test of time. Unlike the crap most are doing. Listen to those chord changes!!!

[@murph3001]

Have to come back here and take in the sheer magnificence of this lovely lady with the voice if an angel.

[@sizesmall1756]

Finally a pianist worthy of that voice

[@ms.wilson6439]

I'm so blessed to have found Lizz Wright.

[@kattshifunda1012]

The Fancy Miss Nancy would approve!

[@georgedewey]

Omg.....even your speaking voice is amazing.....a gift for sure

[@murph3001]

Watching this makes the day a little better

[@daveh8686]

Lizz is my new favourite artist. Not only is she incredible but she hangs out with super talented musicians.

[@gregorywascoe8971]

Such an underrated performer. This voice needs to be more known in the mainstream. Absolutely stunning! This pianist, who needs to be credited in this collaboration, is phenomenal as well!

[@fredtolliver4798]

Not so sure she's underrated....been around since her debut release (Salt) in 2003.....I've seen her perform live several times......can't quite describe her talent, but she's 1 of 1.....she's not for mainstream.....that's what Pop music is for....her music is such that it can't be put in a box or genre.....most of us know the music business is one of the dirtiest, ruthless businesses on planet earth.....Lizz isn't part of that bs anymore....she's finally label free, and runs her own show independently (Blues & Greens) a majority of her work is performed in Europe, which doesn't come as a surprise for me, considering the pattern for lots of artists who are "different"...I'm pretty sure that's Gerald Clayton on the piano, who hails from jazz royalty....his father is the legendary bassist, John Clayton, and his late uncle Jeff, was quite talented on the alto sax & flute....we lost him in 2020, unfortunately.

[@gregorywascoe8971]

@@fredtolliver4798 awesome and thanks for all the information!

[@fredtolliver4798]

@@gregorywascoe8971 You're very welcome...I hope my words didn't sound harsh or malicious....not my intention

[@gregorywascoe8971]

@@fredtolliver4798 not at all! I appreciate your insight!

[@choney324]

​youre soooooo right...!!!!!!!

[@meonu27jan]

The first few notes - goosebumps.

[@glenncreimer7412]

Flawless in the studio and on the stage. Treat yourself is Lizz is performing anywhere near you!

[@carolhaywood8310]

Liz s voice and interpretation of any song she sings sends me into tears that touch my heart. Thanks.

[@soalr4696]

she's pure pure beauty and talent .. Her voice gives you gooooosebumps !!!!

[@carolynlombardo7069]

There is only one Lizz Wright! She takes me from the humdrum to the sublime emotional experience.

[@randyseward436]

You're spot on Carolyn! Ms. Wright, a pure songstress, bares her soul. She invites you to come along for the ride as she unravels her story. Hope both of us is granted the privelege of hearing her perform!

[@alexandervanrose8724]

what a beautiful rich voice!

[@eedabc123]

I WAITED for this to hit youtube... so I could add it to All my Playlists! Loooooooove This!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peteruche4916]

You Again...!

[@stevehale8955]

Such an emotionally moving rendition

[@stevehale8955]

It moves me beyond rapture It’s as if they reached into my soul Warped it in a warm tender hug an whispered you are loved

[@natachapagliafora4227]

Her song and her words on Ella are sublime. She's a unique artist and human being. Love you Lizz

[@AndMakrid]

This woman is a boon to humanity.

[@murph3001]

She's the finest singer in America

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

My goodness. She just took me somewhere....I felt this. Thank you♡!

[@dmlong56]

Ella has always been my top vocalist for her ability of perfect pitch, intonation, phrasing, purity of tone and scatting. The way her voice was an instrument of perfection. Lizz’s interpretation of this classic makes me feel I’ve been dipped in warm butterscotch! It’s so yummy and lovely as if her entire body and soul have joined forces with her voice. Thank you for such a remarkable piece of music🎶❤️🕊️

[@rmoraespinto]

Jizz... that is so special, beautiful and rewarding!

[@AlexandraRieloff]

beautiful. Both of them.

[@dancinguy99]

This lady has a GORGEOUS voice! (melting here..)

[@veroniqueconti3891]

Lizz Wright, your warm and vibrant voice is a comforting presence. Thank you from France.

[@cuthbertgeorge]

thank you for your words about singing. You're teaching by recognising this territory.

[@yvonnerodriguez4339]

I found Liz Wright on Amazon looking for new music and I just love her. I bought 3 case on the spot. Her voice is so soothing. Just beautiful.

[@waynesmith3767]

OMG ! Just a few bars in and this is already my favorite version!

[@murph3001]

For me it's Lizz and Sarah ___ wow she is Magnificent ___ a great great vocalist

[@flipcritic]

Sublime. Props to the pianist whoever he is.

[@jacktheknife100]

He looks like snoop dog, can't be sure though. :)

[@DeannaWitkowski]

It's Kenny Banks.

[@crossleydd42]

Love the very low single bass note he plays just after 0.48 and several times afterwards. Unusual, but very effective! The pair of them produce perfection.

[@pauls4742]

Very good pianist, but a bit busy for an accompanist.

[@mellowyellow415]

My goodness, what a voice!

[@mikikomurdoch5985]

Rich and gorgeous!! Love the way she sings the third chorus in particular.

[@lsparker9786]

Beautiful interpretation and her voice...wonderful...accompanist excellent! Thank you!

[@marvinking9848]

" GIRL, YOU BETTER SING THAT" !!!

[@murph3001]

Listening to this just made my day better. Lizz keep it on. You are for all time. Thanks

[@Miracle-hi1fu]

That voice 💞

[@kimjensenable]

Damn. I was like, good luck girl...Ella is my girl...wow, Beautifully done. It had a sound of a storm within it that is not in the orig, wonderful passion from the pianist. Girl, so so proud of your gift of song and of giving it to us. Lovely. Made me cry at the finish, tender.

[@dinahreyes4947]

Wow! This was my Blessing of the Day!

[@kairotic1]

This is my first encounter with Lizz Wright, and I am grateful. I hear in Ella's voice her joy. In yours, I hear a love of what music can accomplish, and a reverence for those who strive to communicate. Oh, and the song was exquisite. Thanks.

[@fergieNH]

The best version!!! 🌹❤️💐☘️🌸👏

[@livingbetternotbitterwithp4997]

This is the first song I hear from her and have been a fan ever since...

[@storbokki371]

I'm a long time fan of Lizz Wright's music. This song brought a tear to my eye first because it was so beautiful, but then because this woman is so undervalued by the public. Music reaction videos are really big right now on KZbin, yet I can't find one reaction to her music, and I recommend her all the time.

[@stevenhale2268]

Goosebumps, emotionally moving, please do share more of this style of material.

[@favoriteladyl]

So beautiful, such elegance...

[@takibamusic31]

Wow ... what a sensibility! what a cleverness! Amazing! So great, Lizz!

[@charlesbarry6730]

Excellent rendition of an old standard. Brilliant accompaniment.

[@slartibartfast5031]

Absolutely adorable. I can't wait to hear her on North Sea Jazz 2024.

[@markescartin6613]

Impeccable timing! This performance is NOT only flawless but effortless too.

[@boyetsison]

Absoloutely MAGNIFICENT !!!

[@mariaalecxandranaungayan9382]

I am so glad I came across this rendition! This is absolutely WONDERFUL and just so soulful!!

[@tiffanywade7106]

Flawless!

[@Gustavo_Weckesser]

OMG what a heavenly voice!!! In times of autotune a perfect pitch voice. You did it wright...

[@alexcampbell3032]

Wright on!

[@williamlrobinson6293]

Lizz has great vocal tone! This is terrific listening experience! She sings an outstanding tribute Ella Fitzgerald.

[@motogirlz101]

Listening in 2021. Wow! This rendition of the Nearness of You is amazing. Lizz’s’ voice is so smooth.

[@kategurtowsky]

This is so wonderful it makes me cry.

[@shawndaj4156]

Just Beautiful! God given talent.....Your voice is AMAZING!!!!!

[@sabinehohler4101]

You too, Liz are a gift to the world. With your voice being powerful, rich, with a very special warm and somehow wise timbre and also totally different from Ellas voice you seem to have a lot in common with her. The gentleness, the approach of the lyrics mainly...

[@wubbsie1]

One of theost beautiful, and extraordinary voices I have ever heard. Just exquisite. Her summary at the end was just so lovely and insightful. Just can't get enough of this voice!

[@murph3001]

Great comment. I am in total agreement

[@murph3001]

wubbsie1 you are so right

[@evamichaels5725]

A REAL jazz singer. Thank you❤️💐🌼

[@philhacter4254]

A wonderful performance from a wonderful singer and a genius pianist. Respect...

[@juliewilliams9097]

As a singer, I so agree with all you said, Lizz, and absolutely love your voice and presentation! Great chops with a lot of soul.

[@wandaosterman5871]

Excellent ! The voice and the piano play a musical game of dreaminess.

[@fergieNH]

Wow! 🌹 I love your voice, and your arrangement! Your piano player is awesome!

[@ChromicLights]

Feeling blessed that I have an extra Z in my name now. Go Lizz! ❤

[@daviddoyle1586]

OMG what a great great voice this is wonderful faultless by all just wonderful .

[@artbykeenan]

She is a Queen, I’m in luv

[@charlesbarry2485]

Great voice. Brilliant accompanist. He compliments the singer.

[@Plof005]

This leaves me totally breathless....

[@toddsears8667]

Wow, what a powerful version! I love when someone puts their spin on such a beautiful standard. This is truly lovely

[@pamelaa.babusci9138]

i saw her concert at the rochester, NY jazz festival-what an amazing voice!

[@TussahSilk]

Stunning. Everything about this...

[@Patty052370]

My new favorite! Amazing Lizz! Thank you for this!

[@synergiesynopsis]

Bravo !! Look at Jazz Festival in France... it's for you !!

[@benedettamarciano4853]

Wonderfull version! Lovely, sweetly and full of fellings

[@AndreaNatidi]

Lizz Wright Beautiful Singer and Beautiful Woman. Wonderful 😍😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

This performance thrilled and delighted me and it was the nearness to one talented amazing vocalist.

[@51bbob]

OhMyGah…. I may be in love…. Beautiful voice, beautiful lesson at the end. Thank you Liz Wright.

[@Halifaxgal4real2]

Beautiful. One of my favorites of her music!

[@yasmingoetz6352]

Pardon Ella and Frank but this version is the best!!! Lizz is amazing!!! Her voice vibrates in your heart, Bravo 👏 🙌 ❤

[@murph3001]

Besides the voice the smile at end of the song is worth the trip

[@kaalima]

Incredible !!! Wow !!

[@JorgeMartinez-ko7zs]

You sing like an angel!!! Beautiful rendition of this magnificent song!!!

[@CorndancerHawkeyes91254]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@murph3001]

Yes Ella was and is a gift and so are you

[@ProfHobson]

Beautiful!