Metronome All-Stars 1956
| Metronome All-Stars 1956 | ||||
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | June 18, 25 & 27, 1956 | |||
| Studio | Fine Sound, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Clef MG C-743 | |||
| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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Metronome All-Stars 1956 was the final album by the Metronome All-Stars, a loose amalgamation of musicians representing winners of Metronome magazine's annual poll. This 1956 release contains four tracks documenting the first collaboration between pianist/bandleader Count Basie and vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. The album was originally released on the Clef label in 1956.