In December 1963, “Verve” label released “These are the Blues”, the 30^th Ella Fitzgerald album. It was recorded October 28 – 29, 1963, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Norman Granz.

Personnel:

• Ella Fitzgerald- vocals
• Roy Eldridge- trumpet
• Wild Bill Davis- electronic organ
• Herb Ellis- guitar
• Ray Brown- double bass
• Gus Johnson- drums

Track listing:

1. Jailhouse Blues – Bessie Smith, Clarence Williams
2. In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down) – Leroy Carr, Don Raye
3. See See Rider – Ma Rainey
4. You Don’t Know My Mind – Gray, Virginia Liston, Williams
5. Trouble in Mind – Richard M. Jones
6. How Long, How Long Blues – Leroy Carr
7. Cherry Red – Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner
8. Downhearted Blues – Lovie Austin, Alberta Hunter
9. Louis Blues – W. C. Handy
10. Hear Me Talkin’ to Ya – Louis Armstrong