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Two legends, one stage, zero chill — this is jazz heaven in 45 minutes.
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Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" (1979)

velvet vocalspiano perfectionpure class

Overview

Music

The two musical masters swing out.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Ella's voice control is literally supernatural.

Direction

Granz lets the music breathe, no flashy nonsense.

Production

1979 Montreux captured in gorgeous analog warmth.

Best for:Solo: Pour whiskey, dim lights, pretend you're sophisticated.·Date Night: Impress them with your 'obscure' jazz knowledge.·Rewatch: Catch new improvisational magic each time.
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Director

Norman Granz

ReleasedJan 1, 1979
Runtime45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Eagle Vision

Top Cast

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Self (Vocals)

Count Basie

Count Basie

Sself (Piano, Conductor)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Granz's first Montreux filming after years of refusing to work with festival founder Claude Nobs.

Cultural

Ella was 62 here and hitting notes that make today's auto-tuned pop stars weep.

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