Scat, singing of nonsense words, performance by Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme

[@Welyn]

this was incredible

[@workingonanames]

I agree with the above statement

[@robpratel1555]

I love your KZbin channel

[@workingonanames]

Wait... it's Welyn!

[@Ben-jy6uf]

Oh shit Welyn hi

[@channelname10yearsago68]

Why were you here anyways? Go back to rust

[@justinschweigert8805]

Scat singing is a lost art form and a skilled trade that is uplifting for myself and anyone to practice and get good at from time to time. Good to see a king and queen of scat at the top of their game 😁

[@christophermoran7429]

I truly enjoy just scatting/beatboxing to myself. Perhaps I should actually invest time in honing it instead of just being a lunatic 😩

[@billpiechocki]

@Justin Schweigert, you are so right my brother!

[@psijicassassin7166]

It's not an art form. It's not lost but has been better off forgotten.

[@fesswah]

I agree completely ! It's so sad to see all our scat masters passing away and not seeing new talent coming up to fill their shoes. Scat is singing art form !!!

[@brentbarnhart5827]

YOU ARE RIGHT! What a treasure to listen. Thank you for sharing Zeyn.

[@simonesjourney3172]

Love how they play off of each other

[@TheRealDrJoey]

At one point Ells quotes (I think it was) "Twisted" and Mel goes right along for the next 4 bars.

[@thflinch]

It's great to see the look on the faces of the audience, especially the musicians, as they realize that "Hey, this is the real thing, a real musical moment, at an awards show!!" by the absolute Queen of Jazz and no slouch himself, Mel Torme, keeping up with his musical idol, riff for riff. I remember watching this awards show as a 20 something in the mid 1970's, for no reason other than to see who won what. Then Ella and Mel came on and this little 2 minute segment floored me and shifted and expanded my perspective to music.

[@proudpolishherbsman2583]

Yes, that's really good. You can also check out Novi Singers, Nie pieprz Pietrze by Ewa Bem and Andrzej Zaucha, or How high the moon performed by Andrzej Zaucha.

[@mozzywrighter3231]

This might be the most artistically pure performance I've ever seen

[@solamonladiges420]

carti better

[@graemerobb4860]

The Grand irony in this performance is it was probably the highlight of the entire show. Much like when people watch the Oscars just for the Oscars and not really caring what movies are up for the awards.

[@dilcue7]

The description doesn't cover the most important part of scat - all improvisation. The nonsense syllables showcase the melodic improv!

[@peneleapai]

Spot on! 🏆

[@truscorpio13]

"Scat singing is a kind of vocal improvisation with wordless vocables, and nonsense syllables" Uh, yes it does

[@twilightfades_7]

eva dilcue Exactly

[@twilightfades_7]

ApricotPit You don't get it though. The purpose of scat is the skill of the musical ear and melodic skill. It's actually very intelligent although the words are nonsense because it shows how much someone knows about notes. Not everyone can do it. It takes a special person to do that. It also shows versatile vocal ability.

[@tonyjohnson6827]

eva dilcue w

[@isabellefrost5872]

What a fantastic moment Ella and Mel offered us... !!! That's jazz... yes, Sir !!!

[@WhiteCamry]

I remember the live telecast. I thought then, and now, the committee should have awarded them special Grammys right then and there.

[@Jsanata]

Haha I SO AGREE

[@samuelgreenrod1812]

You can just see by his face how much Mel loved and admired this woman!

[@julieanderson100]

Wow, the audience is actually clapping on beats 2 and 4.

[@solepropt]

Learned Audience.

[@nielswil]

In the Netherlands people would clap on 1 and 3.

[@lashonay]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gritt982]

I would of clapped on 2 and 1 and maybe 2.5

[@ThinkingDoesMakeMeImportant]

Thanx.cap obvious

[@Ravenelvenlady]

This is one of my favorite moments of jazz, and between two of the greatest singers of the genre. Just think, that as of today, Al Jarreau has joined them in the celestial realms and they are now scatting up a storm together. RIP Al Jarreau, Mel and Ella. We are poorer without you and grateful to have had you here.

[@sebastianmatthewjavier8849]

Ella is just an amazing person, mother, friend to all, and her artistry never fail even when she was just starting with a tisket a tasket. She never fails to amaze me especially with her scatting. She never fails to wow an audience. That’s why she is declared the queen of jazz!!!. Thank you ella you never stopped inspiring me

[@PaulSimkins]

Actually the idea is that they are imitating instruments, not just singing nonsense.

[@porcaro4ever]

Right on!!

[@brumels1570]

Well it is clear Ella's inspiration is the brass section. Not sure about Torme's. In any case, it is a showcase of the human voice.

[@michelangelomiguel1596]

Yes, that's the idea of scatting. Awesome musicality of these two. My musical idols.

[@michelangelomiguel1596]

I always thought if Ella would be a male singer, it would be Mel Tormé.

[@Ssselini]

I know right? What the fuck is that title? Disgraceful to say the least.

[@anniwang3115]

I literally cried when watching this one, like...unconciously. No words! Salute

[@1JDS4U]

Mel & Ella...masterclass!! You either got it or you don't. ❤

[@SelphieFairy]

Holy shit... I feel blessed to have experienced this.

[@jessegrylls2405]

Hell yeah selphie baby

[@thomassf3]

These 2 were legends, RIP both of you

[@Izzy1949able]

Unbeatable Ella, as ever, and an amazing Mel Torme !!! An outstanding performance !!!

[@beepbooptheshequel7740]

I'm 13. I love Ella. Have since 2017. Been blessed by her presence on this planet. I love her music because it's genuine. It's not lip synced nor auto-tuned. It's her voice. Not altered, just her. This is why modern day music is pathetic compared to the 10s to the 70s

[@eliaslundgren1]

Preach

[@marbleman52]

beepbooptheshequel You are only 13 and you wrote this...?? I am amazed and impressed with your eloquence...BRAVO, young lady...!!

[@arc.gouda08]

@Taylor Watson preach.

[@proudpolishherbsman2583]

Yes, music back in the day was way better. You can also check out Novi Singers, Nie pieprz Pietrze by Ewa Bem and Andrzej Zaucha, or How high the moon performed by Andrzej Zaucha.

[@isaacb725]

Not at all, totally missing the point of music, I love old and new music (non mainstream) and it all has beauty

[@hamlettelmah441]

In a nutshell, they killed it. That was beyond amazing and thank you Hoy Zeyn for the great upload.

[@NeilGastonguay]

What a privilege to see and hear the greatest perform.

[@paveleduard5565]

Only one word can describe her, and that is LEGEND.

[@MegaFount]

I consider myself fortunate in having seen a few performances of both Mel and Ella. Growing up in Toronto, rich with jazz appreciation, the city would welcome many of the jazz greats. At Ontario Place on the lakeshore, musicians would play to adoring fans on a revolving stage. Ella and Mel graced that stage a number of times and bewitched the audience on balmy summer nights. Those magical nights have stayed with me these many years later. True artists who shared their utter love of music with their audiences.

[@nathanaelmarsden1146]

Absolutely gorgeous voices from two legends

[@oxxymc_takesdubs983]

this shit dope asf wtf pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@vanessa_the_mindset_maven]

The clapping in-time, for me, from the audience, made this an even... HELL YES!!!!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JC-ee6pc]

Now THAT'S class!

[@jock1645]

Great post man but your description might be the most understated clinical advert ever. This is pure genius. Lady Ella and The Velvet Fog. This is like owning a Rolls Royce and saying "come check out my new sedan".

[@ciwe-ny5nh]

She was just so incredible and such a sweetheart, We love you Ella and miss you.

[@lolapavon4780]

Love them both Mel was amazing 😉 she’s a legend

[@davidrubio9753]

Now that's music. They don't make music like this anymore. This young generation will never know what this is

[@VolchizaSteppenwolf]

Still better than any other song written in 2018.

[@VinaTropica黄慧娜]

Yes, indeed

[@digger5521]

Seriously, dont make excuses for this, scat means shit on some parts of the net, I'm 63 and give me indie anyday over this

[@lisamcdonald4215]

Dam straight

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@digger5521 That is because you are a clueless fucking asshole who probably can't play a single chord on a guitar or piano and who couldn't carry a fucking tune in a bucket, but do have a nice day.

[@EgaTehPro]

That's a fuckin lie lmao

[@killingthemood2000]

Ella: dopibaddepido Other guy: kazuupadipidodashadooo Ella: Hedumbiduuudaadayyya yahumaloodetadoo Other guy: Alu da hibide hibide hibide hibide hibide hibide dee dala doom da de ya Ella: *ULTIMATE SCAT* DA WEEEEE DOOOO WEEEEEEEEEEE KALA WEEEEEEE DADIN DADIN DADIN DADIN Honestly, this was amazing

[@mariakeel7804]

KTM love it!

[@tommyhaynes9157]

Actually Ella's second line was Hedumbiduuudaadayyya yahumaloodetadoo..dee

[@TheeSnitch]

other guy = the amazing MEL TORME....one of our greatest talents ever

[@gandalfthegrey7146]

“Other guy” Never heard so much disrespect for one of the greatest singers of all time.

[@tannawannavannabittannawan7138]

We all should embrace Scat! Scats.......where it's at! If I ever feel down I turn to Scat to pick me back up.

[@solepropt]

2021 now and these two masters are two of my all time faves. Ella and the Velvet Fog Mel Torme'. Chills all over and a sadness that comes with remembering the lives of pioneers of Jazz music. I don't know if it's better than what is happening now but I love it just the same. A priceless gem from days gone by. People will argue over who's music is better but in reality, as long as it exists on recording, it is everyone's music.

[@lexdunn4160]

It's not about nonsense syllables or words. Scat started so the voice could take the place of instruments - trumpet, sax, etc. It's incredibly hard to do well and these two were masters at it.

[@Loosingtheplot]

This is still amazing in 2021.

[@cpear015]

I always find myself coming back to this video ever since I found it! Probably one of my favorite videos on KZbin!

[@alarikaguilar7543]

This is gold. Get down with the get down, Ella & Tom! 💯 💯

[@kaleybethere232]

Scatting takes skill to do. The band plays a steady beat and the singer makes notes along the way with the drops.

[@yetundef3096]

Ella’s iconic “haha” at 1:40!!!! GAWD I love her

[@Jsanata]

1:55 makes me CRY THE way ELLA is hitting those note. Literally cry

[@proudpolishherbsman2583]

Music back in the day was way better, as a Polish person I love that jazzy vibe. You can also check out Novi Singers, Nie pieprz Pietrze by Ewa Bem and Andrzej Zaucha, or How high the moon performed by Andrzej Zaucha.

[@nolaadams9647]

They were great togethet and having such fun. Thanks Wendy

[@jarrettrichardson3153]

Got to Chime in on this This Exact Clip is simply Awesome and Yes Ella started Scatting and don't forget Sarah Vaughan also had it Mel O My Gosh he did that and I'm super Impressed that he really pulled this off Jazz at it's best and such an Honor to see this Hear this and get Happy all over again Yesss Mam Yesss Sir And I so Approve of this message

[@RomeDak1]

They went crazy the end was special 🔥🔥🔥

[@Goaskval]

The value of creative non-lyrical music artistry is priceless. Needed this moment in my life!!!! My inner scat tingles!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@E_scatters1619]

usually I don't leave comment but this video is THE BEST video I've ever watched on KZbin, just WOW

[@peskypesky]

one of the greatest things I've ever seen and heard

[@cathyriso6738]

Matchless! Brilliant! I was not a particular Mel Torme fan but he certainly won me over with this performance!

[@donniefriedman6820]

This is my anthem. What a gift!

[@phoebepulsifer174]

I love Ella so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@belladonna9683]

They sure knew how to engage an audience. Great fun had by all!

[@jessied44]

Ella and Mel were amazing. Also loved listening to Sammy Davis, Jr. Scat.

[@shadowweaver3693]

Oh God i remember seeing this as a kid and thinking it was the most amazing thing I had ever seen!

[@indigobrooklyn1234]

I could listen forever!

[@TheeSnitch]

no no no !!! scat is using your voice to create harmonic sounds in the place of musical instruments....often not available nor affordable, so scat was a way to improvise.

[@oboyo601]

Thank You So Much for uploading it !

[@jokoolone]

Ella’s scatting was legendary but I’m extremely impressed with Mel Torme’s performance. 😮

[@marilynstevenson865]

Wow!!! no one needs words when there is magic like this!!! Ella and Mel were made for each other (But we knew that, anyway, didn't we!!) PS this wonderful video was recommended to me by Cat Dewitt..and I thank him so much..Cheers, Cat...Cheers!!!

[@andycopland3179]

You could hear her imitating brass instruments at points. I like it.

[@datzitteezy]

Best freestyle ever.

[@Jlumsden01]

I am stoned rn and this is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

HBD, Ella...now touring the Jazz Heaven Circuit with Mel in an eternal tour.

[@Karlsteins]

Idk how many times I watched this.

[@meldtoys5154]

Masters of their craft!

[@quincyquincy4764]

I went from Googling the meaning of scatman to this gem. What a wonderful surprise

[@jwalt8019]

One word, BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnalang]

Ella Fitzgerald...the queen of Scat

[@Itsssun]

classic germans

[@jamesparrish5692]

Stunning

[@georgearias7336]

They were given a wonderful talent :-)

[@princessdemee]

That was awesome!! No other words.

[@bowdownclown]

They're amazingly talented. Wish I was there for the live performance.

[@felixmejia76]

2greatest legends,rest in peace... 🙏💖🕊🙏

[@rbaltimo]

HOLY FUCKIN JESUS THIS IS AMAZING.. I COULD WATCH THEM EXCHANGE SCATS ALL NIGHT!

[@jasonrwolf4499]

omfg what a gem of a moment!!!!

[@chimfam04]

No one in the world like Ella.

[@1nikitawhite]

If you understand scat singing by no means is this "nonsense" scat singing makes perfect sense, it's a language a musical dialogue. If you hear horns players or piano player play the exact lines Ella and Mel are playing here, it too would make perfect sense because the Horn players/piano player are having a musical conversations.

[@someonesomewhere1100]

Gosh, I LOVE Ella lol. She was so cool 😌

[@nourkandil5979]

Wonderful just wonderful ☺️

[@isynciswim7382]

This is where rap and hip-hop are derived from.

[@spewgilist]

with the talent extracted

[@superzcz]

This is what legends means. Ella is the queen of scat singing.

[@laphil1969]

little arm and neck hairs raised HIGH... goosebumps :)

[@deborahmason2163]

shes awesome!

[@californiagold3857]

Mel Torme was one of the most underrated singers of all time.

[@art.demirjian9721]

Remarkable performance! 😊

[@subliminalstealthhh]

This is so pure.

[@readyeddy101]

This is great! Two of the best at this and to watch them together doing this is a really cool thing. It just came to me that scat singing seems to be a language of its own. It sort of mimics sounds that children might make in their early stages of pronouncing words. Who knows?

[@jhanehernandez6812]

apsouloutly beautiful I'm so inspired x

[@마리고]

Still watching 2019

[@victoriaguerra8899]

Timeless artists and their music.

[@prosketch95]

How the fuck did i end up here

[@Unloadonyou]

Key and Peele's scat duel

[@pedrogregorio]

same!

[@brianhill4951]

you three would not know good music if it bit you in the butt

[@Unloadonyou]

Brian Hill I've never has scat bite me in the butt.

[@Hachi_Boards]

I personally looked up scat singing after Mac DeMarco admitted to using it in an interview

[@picklerick2865]

when she said "dobbarodo dobedode" i felt that

[@겔겔-r6c]

???: 근데말이죠 그 여사님께서는 그 당췌 그 째즈가 뭐라고 생각하십니까? ???: 글쎄요 음 째즈란 말이죠... 스빱 빱 뚜비두~

[@fjsjkf]

JHM Brings me here

[@intooctavarium]

가사가 심오하네

[@solepropt]

I was gonna say that.

[@gorillahandswoo]

I ain't gon' front but Mel Torme tried to out scat the 👑💖 but Ella had to show him. She went up a notch!!😂😂😂

[@mjc5509]

Magical ..Ella and Mel RIP

[@jizzjjay2]

Wow 🥰 love it

[@TheeSnitch]

no no no....SCAT is the art of improvising harmonics when 1 or more musical instruments were not available. It is the most original of all music...voice!!!

[@jasonwright686]

Yesssss! Ella and Mel did that!

[@jb0579]

awesome lol. I guess I didn't realize Torme was so good...