A historic Ella Fitzgerald live concert recording from 1967 has been discovered and released by Verve Records. The concert, performed at the Oakland Coliseum on June 30, 1967, was found in the private collection of Verve Records founder Norman Granz.

The newly released album, "The Moment of Truth: Ella at the Coliseum," features nine tracks mixed and mastered from original analog multi-track tapes, delivering exceptional audio quality rarely found in live recordings of that era.

The performance captures Fitzgerald at a pivotal moment, during her acclaimed three-year collaboration with Duke Ellington. The recording debuts her interpretations of late '60s pop hits "Alfie" and "Music to Watch Girls By," showcasing her versatility as an artist.

Backed by members of The Duke Ellington Orchestra, including luminaries Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, and Johnny Hodges, along with her trio featuring Jimmy Jones, Bob Cranshaw, and Sam Woodyard, Fitzgerald delivers both playful banter and powerful vocals throughout the set.

Complete Tracklist:

• "The Moment of Truth" (2:52)
• "Don't Be That Way" (4:33)
• "You've Changed" (4:37)
• "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)" (4:43)
• "Bye Bye Blackbird" (5:02)
• "Alfie" (5:43)
• "In a Mellow Tone" (4:41)
• "Music To Watch Girls By" (3:56)
• "Mack The Knife" (4:53)

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