Bing & Ellaย is available now
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the estates of Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald have joined forces to bring fans the ultimate duets album, Bing & Ella. The album features eight unforgettable classics like โThatโs-A-Plenty,โ โIstanbul (Not Constantinople)โ and more, that blend the masterful stylings of Crosby and Fitzgerald into a package fit for any jazz enthusiast or classic music lover.
Staying true to the golden age of jazz, the album includes remastered original versions of Bing and Ellaโs duets, sourced directly from recordings from Bingโs radio shows throughout the 1940โs and 50โs. While bootleg versions of select tracks had previously been available to stream, this is the first time the collection will see an official, high-quality release on DSPโs. Available now on all streaming platforms, the release comes just in time for a trifecta of celebratory milestones, including what would have been the birthday of Ella Fitzgerald on April 25th, International Jazz Day on April 30th, and what would have been Bing Crosbyโs 120th birthday on May 3rd.
“We are beyond excited to share these duets featuring Dad and the incredible Ella Fitzgerald,โ states Mary Crosby on behalf of the Bing Crosby Estate. โIt’s such a wonderful tribute to both of their legacies and we can’t wait to share the magic that they created together with jazz lovers everywhere!”
Bing & Ella marks the first of several exciting releases in part of the โBing & Friendsโ series to come from the estate. A nod to Bing Crosbyโs history of iconic duets, this latest project applauds Crosbyโs artistry and musical partnerships with other pivotal artists through the years. Throughout his extensive music career, Crosby has sung with the likes of David Bowie, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, and more.
In celebration of Bingโs 120th birthday, Primary Wave Music and the estate will continue to rollout additional projects honoring Crosbyโs great legacy and collection of remarkable hits. 2023 has so far seen two new releases, including Bing Crosbyโs Irish Songbook in March and A Valentine from Bing in February, with even more to come throughout this momentous year. In addition, fans of Crosby can also be on the lookout for other celebratory initiatives including Pandoraโs specially curated pop-up radio station throughout the month of May, and an exclusive SiriusXM Bing & Ellaย radio special on โCrosbyโs Cornerโ in conjunction with the album release.
- Basin Street Blues
- Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
- Stay With The Happy People
- Way Back Home
- A Dreamerโs Holiday
- Chicago Style
- Thatโs-A-Plenty
- Memphis Blues