3 Things to Know About the Fitzgerald-Armstrong Album Porgy and Bess

It was the third and final collaboration between Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Released in 1959 on Verve Records, it followed their earlier albums.

The album is a jazz interpretation of George Gershwin’s folk opera. It features both vocal and instrumental performances from the duo.

It remains a landmark recording in jazz history. The album showcases the unique chemistry between two of the genre’s greatest voices.