Ella in Rome The Birthday Concert is a live album by Ella Fitzgerald.
It was recorded on April 25, 1958 in Italy with a jazz trio led by Lou Levy. The last track Stompin’ at the Savoy has Ella backed by the Oscar Peterson trio. It was released ion 1988.
This was Ella’s 41st birthday.
Songs On Ella In Rome
Introduction – 0:21
St. Louis Blues – 5:58
These Foolish Things – 3:28
Just Squeeze Me – 3:04
Angel Eyes – 3:36
That Old Black Magic – 3:37
Just One Of Those Things – 3:39
I Loves You Porgy – 4:56
It’s All Right With Me – 2:37
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love – 3:29
Introduction – 0:57
When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) 1:39
A Foggy Day 3:09
Midnight Sun 3:39
The Lady Is A Tramp 2:48
Sophisticated Lady 3:57
Caravan 2:43
Stompin’ At The Savoy 7:10
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Buying Ella in Rome
It is available from Amazon.com – Amazon.co.uk – iTunes – eBay
What Do You Think?
Is this a great live album?
Is this jazz enough to fit my search for the best live jazz albums? It certainly fits into the light jazz of my lounge category.

I’ve also included it in the poll for the best jazz album but if it doesn’t get enough support, it won’t stay there.
