Notes: | Previously released on three recordings, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong (Verve MGV 4003, 1957), Ella and Louis again (Verve MGV4006-2, 1958) and Porgy & Bess (Verve MGVS 6040-2, 1958). All songs on disc three composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by either/or Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward. Compact discs. Program notes by William Ruhlmann ([16] p. : ports) and the origianal liner notes from the LP issues ([21] p. : ill.) inserted in container. Performed by Ella Fitzgerald, vocals ; Louis Armstrong, vocals and trumpet ; accompanied on various pieces by Oscar Peterson and Billy Kyle, piano ; Herb Ellis, guitar ; Ray Brown, Dale Jones, bass ; Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Barrett Deems, drums ; Trummy Young, trombone ; Edmond Hall, clarinet and others. Recorded at various places in Los Angeles between August 15, 1956 and October 14, 1957.
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