Ella in Japan: 'S Wonderful
Ella in Japan: 'S Wonderful is a 1964 live album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, recorded in Tokyo, Japan. Norman Granz sold the Verve label to MGM Records in 1961, but continued to manage her career and produce Ella Fitzgerald's recordings. Granz supervised frequently live concert tours, planning several live projects for release on record. In late January 1964 work began on an album, called "Ella In Nippon", the album did not reach past the post-production stage, remaining uncompleted and unreleased for 47 years. Tracks 1 to 12 on this 2011  release are the tracks Norman Granz mixed for the unreleased album "Ella In Nippon". Track listing. Disc One: Recorded January 19, 1964 at Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan. Disc Two: Recorded January 22, 1964 at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, Japan. Disc 2 Personnel. Disc One: Tracks 1 to 12; Tracks 13 to 16; Disc Two: Tracks 1 to 6; Tracks 7 to 10;