This compilation is spot on. As mentioned on the back cover of the CD, that this is the 2018 Decca compilation from 1944 to 1954 by Essential Jazz Classics (Made in the EU). It has 2 CDs and comes with a 16-page booklet. The sound is 24-bit mastered and is incredible. It showcases the richness of her voice and her intelligent reading of the lyrics. I would strongly recommend this compilation which gives us an insight into what was to come after with her outstanding recordings for Verve. Quick tidbit: Some of these recordings (original Decca masters) may have perished in the 2008 Universal Fire. If so, these are a stellar piece of musical history that should be owned. Enjoy! Pierre-France Bondesen-David
Ella Fitzgerald is widely regarded as the greatest scat singer of all time and probably the greatest singer full stop. I enjoyed this 1954 cd from her and as much as I love her scatting it was the songs Lullaby Of Birdland and Angel Eyes that remain my favourite... Hail queen Ella