Ella Swings Gently with Nelson is an album by American singer Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1962 by Verve Records. It was recorded in Los Angeles, California, in May 1962, under the production of Norman Granz. The album features arrangements and orchestral direction by Nelson Riddle, marking a significant collaboration between Fitzgerald and Riddle.
The album's repertoire consists mainly of ballads and standards from the Great American Songbook, including compositions by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Richard Rodgers. Unlike other Fitzgerald works with big band, this record is characterized by a softer, more romantic approach, with orchestral arrangements that highlight the warmth and clarity of her voice.
The album was well received by critics and the public, consolidating Fitzgerald's versatility as a ballad interpreter. Although it did not reach the top of the sales charts, it is considered a classic within her discography and a notable example of her collaboration with Nelson Riddle. In 2003, Verve reissued it on CD with bonus tracks.