5 Things to Know About Ella Fitzgerald's Cole Porter Song Book
- It was the first album released on Norman Granz’s newly created Verve label.
- The album launched Fitzgerald’s celebrated Song Book series, which ran from 1956 to 1964.
- The series featured songs by major American composers, starting with Cole Porter.
- Fitzgerald’s interpretations set a standard for vocal jazz albums.
- The album remains a landmark in both Fitzgerald’s career and jazz history.