Today in Jazz History
“Ella in London” is a live album on recorded by Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, London on April 11, 1974. The record was released on Norman Granz’s Pablo label later in 1974. There are nine tracks on the record that include tunes by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Carole King, the Gershwins and one blues that Ella herself composed. Ms. Fitzgerald is accompanied by Tommy Flanagan at the piano, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Keter Betts and drummer Bobby Durham. The record is significant as it is Fitzgerald's only live album recorded in the U.K., although a decade earlier she had recorded four songs for her 1964 album “Hello, Dolly!” in London.
Here is a link to a song from the album: