description Dear Ella – Dee Dee Bridgewater Overview
“Dear Ella” is a 1992 studio album featuring vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater interpreting the songs of Billie Holiday, recorded live at Montreux Jazz Festival in 1987 and showcasing Bridgewater’s sophisticated approach to Holiday’s timeless repertoire.
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Is Dear Ella a tribute to Billie Holiday?
No. The 1997 Verve album honors Ella Fitzgerald, who died in 1996; Bridgewater later made a separate Billie Holiday tribute titled Eleanora Fagan.
Was Dear Ella recorded live at Montreux?
No. It is a studio project recorded at locations including Capitol Studios, Abbey Road, and New York's Right Track Recording.
Which musicians appear on Dear Ella?
The varied settings include guitarist Kenny Burrell, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Lou Levy, and arranger Slide Hampton. Some songs use a duo or trio, while others employ larger ensembles.
Which Grammy Awards did Dear Ella receive?
Bridgewater won Best Jazz Vocal Performance for the album. Slide Hampton also won for his arrangement accompanying the vocal on "Cotton Tail."
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