| Metronome All-Stars 1956 | |||||
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| Studio album by Metronome All-Stars | |||||
| Released | 1956 | ||||
| Recorded | June 18, 25 & 27, 1956 | ||||
| Studio | Fine Sound, New York City | ||||
| Genre | Jazz | ||||
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Clef MG C-743 |
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| Producer | Norman Granz | ||||
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| AllMusic | |
Metronome All-Stars 1956 was the final album by the Metronome All-Stars, a loose amalgamation of musicians representing winners of Metronome magazine's annual poll. This 1956 release is notable for four tracks documenting the first collaboration between pianist/bandleader Count Basie and vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. The album was originally released on the Clef label in 1956.
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "This would be the final recording by The Metronome All-Stars (a series that started in the late '30s) and the music on this LP still sounds exciting and joyful".