Larry Kart Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Ronnie Lang is credited in the liner notes, but that's it. Muted trumpet sounds like Sweets, natch, but I'm curious about the pianist and the powerful open trumpet on "I Can't Get Started" (sounds like someone from a ways back, maybe Mannie Klein?) -- and everyone else if possible. Ella was in great voice here, very relaxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Even Michel Ruppli's Clef/Verve discography doesn't give any personnel listings. The recordings were made in LA on November 13-14-15 and December 27, 1961 and April 9-10, 1962. The sessions were released on 2 LPs, Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson (Verve V-4054 mono/V6-4054 stereo) and Ella Swings Gently with Nelson (Verve V-4055 mono/V6-4055 stereo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elissa Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Love these rekkids, not least for its gorgeous Very Thought of Youse Edited January 5, 2011 by Elissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtaylor Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ronnie Lang is credited in the liner notes, but that's it. Muted trumpet sounds like Sweets, natch, but I'm curious about the pianist and the powerful open trumpet on "I Can't Get Started" (sounds like someone from a ways back, maybe Mannie Klein?) -- and everyone else if possible. Ella was in great voice here, very relaxed. Wish I knew, but I suspect that Edison wasn't on the date - by that point Riddle's trumpet features were typically reserved for Cappy Lewis or Shorty Sherock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ronnie Lang is credited in the liner notes, but that's it. Muted trumpet sounds like Sweets, natch, but I'm curious about the pianist and the powerful open trumpet on "I Can't Get Started" (sounds like someone from a ways back, maybe Mannie Klein?) -- and everyone else if possible. Ella was in great voice here, very relaxed. Wish I knew, but I suspect that Edison wasn't on the date - by that point Riddle's trumpet features were typically reserved for Cappy Lewis or Shorty Sherock. Thanks -- Lewis sounds look a good bet for warm, big-in-tone unmuted trumpet on "I Can't Get Started." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 "Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Ronnie Lang (alto saxophone); Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone); Don Fagerquist (trumpet); Alvin Stoller (drums); The Nelson Riddle Orchestra." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 "Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Ronnie Lang (alto saxophone); Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone); Don Fagerquist (trumpet); Alvin Stoller (drums); The Nelson Riddle Orchestra." Open-horn soloist sounds broader in tone than Fagerquist to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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