Ella Fitzgerald - Jazz 'Round Midnight Again (1995)

Although the subject of countless roundups, regal chanteuse Ella Fitzgerald guarantees nothing less than a quality mix. A balm for migraines and perfect for nights at home, Fitzgerald's ballad artistry is particularly stunning; so much so that Verve is presenting this encore of her first Jazz 'Round Midnight disc. The new look comes with a fresh batch of glowing interpretations from the seemingly bottomless Verve vaults. Bookended by chestnuts from Billy Strayhorn ("A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing") and Rodgers & Hammerstein ("It Might As Well Be Spring"), the 16-track set takes in work from most of Fitzgerald's stellar songbook albums, including those spotlighting Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Rodgers & Hart. A perfect after-hours soundtrack.