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Ella Fitzgerald’s *The Christmas Songs (Restored 2024)* is a shimmering holiday treasure that beautifully blends nostalgia with modern clarity. Remastered to perfection, Ella’s timeless voice is more radiant than ever, capturing the warmth and magic of the season. From the playful bounce of "Jingle Bells" to the heart-stirring rendition of "Silent Night," each track feels like an embrace of holiday cheer and refinement. The restored production enhances the lush arrangements, ensuring every note resonates with crisp clarity while maintaining the vintage essence of the originals. This album is a must-have for longtime fans and newcomers alike—a classic reimagined for a new generation.
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Ella Fitzgerald's *The Christmas Songs (Restored 2024)* is a beautifully remastered collection of timeless holiday classics from the First Lady of Song. Released on December 1, 2024, in both the UK and the US, the album celebrates Ella's incredible vocal artistry with enhanced sound quality bringing new warmth to her cherished Christmas performances. The album achieved notable chart success, reaching #3 on the UK Albums Chart and #5 on the Billboard 200 in the US. It was released under Verve Records, the iconic jazz label synonymous with Ella's career. The recording sessions originally took place in Los Angeles during the late 1950s, with the remastered version meticulously restored using state-of-the-art technology. The 2024 restoration project was produced by Grammy-winning producer Greg Field, a longtime steward of Ella Fitzgerald's musical legacy. This release invites both new listeners and longtime fans to rediscover the magic of Ella Fitzgerald's holiday classics, reimagined for a new generation.
Tracklisting
- Jingle Bells
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
- Sleigh Ride
- The Christmas Song
- Good Morning Blues
- Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
- Winter Wonderland
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Frosty The Snowman
- White Christmas
- The Secret Of Christmas
- Medley: We Three Kings Of Orient Are/O Little Town Of Bethlehem
- Christmas Island
- The Christmas Song - Alternate Take
- White Christmas - Alternate Take
- Frosty The Snowman - Alternate Take
- Holiday In Harlem
- Baby It's Cold Outside