Billie Holiday
(b. 4/7/15 - Baltimore, MD    d. 7/17/59 - New York, NY)

Click on image to purchase.	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.
Click on image to purchase	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.
Click on image to purchase	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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