[TR24][OF] Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Johnny Mercer Song Book - 1964/2013 (Jazz)

Recorded in 1964, Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Song Book was recorded at Radio Recorders Studio 10-H in Los Angeles, California with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra. The album was the only songbook collection Ella recorded that concentrates on the work of a lyricist instead of a composer. Riddle created wonderfully lush arrangements, and the album was Ella's fifth and final collaboration with the conductor and arranger during her years on the Verve label.

Personnel:
Ella Fitzgerald - Vocals
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
Val Valentin, recording engineer