The Complete Chick Webb & Ella Fitzgerald Decca Sessions (1934–1941)

~ Release by Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

8 CD box set

Tracklist

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1Don’t Worry ’Bout Me
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-04-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-04-21)
recording of:
Don’t Worry ’Bout Me (on 1939-04-21)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1939)
writer:
Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler
composer:
Rube Bloom (in 1939)
publisher:
Cinephonic Music Co., Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd.
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight3:13
2If Anything Happened to You
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-04-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-04-21)
recording of:
If Anything Happened to You (on 1939-04-21)
writer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight3:08
3If That’s What You’re Thinking, You’re Wrong
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-04-21)
recording of:
If That’s What You’re Thinking, You’re Wrong (on 1939-04-21)
writer:
Murray Gans and Jack Lawrence
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight3:07
4If You Ever Change Your Mind
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-04-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-04-21)
recording of:
If You Ever Change Your Mind (on 1939-04-21)
writer:
Bud Green, Maurice Sigler and Grady Watts
publisher:
Miller Music
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight3:04
5Have Mercy
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-04-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald
Chick Webb and His Orchestra3:11
6Little White Lies
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1939-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
guitar:
John Trueheart (on 1939-04-21)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-04-21) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy McRae (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-04-21), Nat Story (on 1939-04-21) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-04-21), Bobby Stark (on 1939-04-21) and Dick Vance (on 1939-04-21)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-04-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-04-21)
recording of:
Little White Lies (on 1939-04-21)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Donaldson
publisher:
Donaldson Publishing Co., Larry Spier Music LLC and Tobago Music Co.
Chick Webb and His Orchestra2:57
7Coochi‐Coochi‐Coo
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald
recording of:
Coochi Coochi Coo
writer:
Kay Werner and Sue Werner
Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and His Orchestra3:07
8That Was My Heart
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-04-21)
reeds:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-04-21)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (on 1939-04-21)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-04-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-04-21)
cover recording of:
That Was My Heart
writer:
J.C. Johnson and Chick Webb
Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald3:04
9Betcha Nickel (matrix 65903)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-29)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-06-29)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-06-29) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-06-29)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-06-29), Nat Story (on 1939-06-29) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-06-29)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-06-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-06-29)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-06-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-06-29)
recording of:
Betcha Nickel (on 1939-06-29)
lyricist and composer:
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb and His Orchestra2:55
10Stairway to the Stars
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-29)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-06-29)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-06-29) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-06-29)
trombone:
Sandy Williams, George Matthews (on 1939-06-29) and Nat Story (on 1939-06-29)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-06-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-06-29)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-06-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-06-29)
recording of:
Stairway to the Stars (on 1939-06-29)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish
composer:
Matty Malneck and Frank Signorelli
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Robbins Music
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:20
11I Want the Waiter (with the Water)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-29)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-06-29)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-06-29) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-06-29)
trombone:
George Matthews, Nat Story (on 1939-06-29) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-06-29)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-06-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-06-29)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-06-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-06-29)
recording of:
I Want the Waiter (on 1939-06-29)
writer:
Kay Werner and Sue Werner
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:09
12That’s All Brother
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-29)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-06-29)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-06-29) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-06-29)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-06-29), Nat Story (on 1939-06-29) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-06-29)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-06-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-06-29)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-06-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-06-29)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:09
13Out of Nowhere
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-06-29)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-06-29) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-06-29)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-06-29), Nat Story (on 1939-06-29) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-06-29)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-06-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-06-29)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-06-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-06-29)
cover recording of:
Out of Nowhere (on 1939-06-29)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation
Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb and His Orchestra3:00
14My Last Goodbye
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-08-18)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-08-18) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-08-18)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-08-18), Nat Story (on 1939-08-18) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-08-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-08-18) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-08-18)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-08-18)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-08-18)
recording of:
My Last Goodbye (on 1939-08-18)
writer:
Eddy Howard
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:20
15Billy (I Always Dream of Bill)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-08-18)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-08-18) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-08-18)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-08-18), Nat Story (on 1939-08-18) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-08-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-08-18) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-08-18)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-08-18)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-08-18)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra2:42
16Please Tell Me the Truth
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-08-18)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-08-18) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-08-18)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-08-18), Nat Story (on 1939-08-18) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-08-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-08-18) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-08-18)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-08-18)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-08-18)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:18
17I’m Not Complainin’
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-08-18)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-08-18) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-08-18)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-08-18), Nat Story (on 1939-08-18) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-08-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-08-18) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-08-18)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-08-18)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-08-18)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:08
18Betcha Nickel (matrix 66138)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-08-18)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-08-18) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-08-18)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-08-18), Nat Story (on 1939-08-18) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-08-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-08-18) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-08-18)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-08-18)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-08-18)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra2:58
19You’re Gonna Lose Your Gal
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-10-12)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1939-10-12) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-10-12)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-10-12), Nat Story (on 1939-10-12) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-10-12)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-10-12) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-10-12)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-10-12)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-10-12)
recording of:
You’re Gonna Lose Your Gal (on 1939-10-12)
lyricist:
Joe Young
composer:
James V. Monaco
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:09
20What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-10-12)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1939-10-12) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-10-12)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-10-12), Nat Story (on 1939-10-12) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-10-12)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-10-12) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-10-12)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-10-12)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-10-12)
recording of:
What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry? (on 1939-10-12)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Donaldson (in 1926) and Abe Lyman (in 1926)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra2:52
21Baby, What Else Can I Do?
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-10-12)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1939-10-12) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-10-12)
trombone:
George Matthews, Nat Story (on 1939-10-12) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-10-12)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-10-12) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-10-12)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-10-12)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-10-12)
recording of:
Baby, What Else Can I Do? (on 1939-10-12)
lyricist:
Walter Hirsch
composer:
Gerald Marks
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:08
22My Wubba Dolly
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-10-12)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1939-10-12) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-10-12)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-10-12), Nat Story (on 1939-10-12) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-10-12)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-10-12) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-10-12)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-10-12)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (on 1939-10-12)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:03
23Lindy Hopper’s Delight
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-10-12)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1939-10-12) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-10-12)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-10-12), Nat Story (on 1939-10-12) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-10-12)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-10-12) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-10-12)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-10-12)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra2:51
24Moon Ray
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-10-12)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1939-10-12) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-10-12)
trombone:
George Matthews (on 1939-10-12), Nat Story (on 1939-10-12) and Sandy Williams (on 1939-10-12)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-10-12) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-10-12)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-10-12)
recording of:
Moonray (on 1939-10-12)
writer:
Artie Quenzer
composer:
Artie Shaw
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:00
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