On this
page you will find three Just Jazz-suggested CD's
by
Billy
Holiday, all classic releases, all linked to Amazon.com for available
purchase.
CD Picks - Billy
Holiday
(b. 4/7/15 - Baltimore, MD d. 7/17/59 -
New York, NY)
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Title:
Greatest Hits Personnel: Billie Holiday (vocals), various: Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Harry Edison (trumpet), Benny Carter (alto sax), etc. Recorded: 1935-55 Label: Sony/Columbia Comments: "Lady Day" - what can we say? Another national treasure from the 20th century. Everybody recognizes her silky voice, incredibly emotional and tender, so rare and unique. This CD is a very complete compilation covering her many classic recordings. |
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Title:
The Complete Decca Recordings Personnel: Billie Holiday (vocals), various, including Buck Clayton (trumpet), Dickie Wells (trombone), George Duvivier (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums), etc. Recorded: 1944-50 Label: Decca Comments: This double CD includes the careful orchestrations of Sy Oliver and Gordon Jenkins, among others. Arguably the most important recordings of Billie Holiday to own. |
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Title:
Lady Day Personnel: Billie Holiday (vocals), with Benny Carter (alto sax), Ben Webster (tenor sax), Jimmy Rowles (piano) Recorded: 1950 Label: Verve Comments: A single CD that beautifully represents what "Lady Day" was all about. |
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