"Trav'lin' Light" is a captivating collection of Billie Holiday's timeless performances, released on October 1, 2003, by Naxos. This album spans a generous 63 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of jazz, vocal jazz, jazz blues, and big band sounds that showcase Billie Holiday's unparalleled vocal prowess and artistic depth. The tracklist is a journey through some of the most beloved standards and hidden gems of the jazz repertoire, including "St. Louis Blues," "Gloomy Sunday," and "I'll Be Seeing You." Holiday's distinctive voice and interpretive genius shine through in each track, making this album a treasure trove for both longtime fans and newcomers to her music. From the sultry "Loveless Love" to the upbeat "I Got Rhythm: Embraceable You," this album captures the essence of Billie Holiday's unique style and enduring legacy.
2003 Naxos2003 Naxos
Tracks
I Hear MusicBurton Lane, Billie Holiday
Loveless LoveW.C. Handy, Billie Holiday, Benny Carter All Star Orchestra
St. Louis BluesW.C. Handy, Billie Holiday, Benny Carter All Star Orchestra
All of Me (Arr. G. Garai)Seymour Simons, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
Until the Real Thing Comes AlongAlberta Nichols, Mann Holiner, L.E. Freeman, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Whoopee: Love Me or Leave MeWalter Donaldson, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Gloomy SundayRezső Seress, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Trav'lin' LightJimmy Mundy, James Trummy Young, Billie Holiday, Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman
I'll Get ByFred E. Ahlert, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
My Old FlameArnold Johnson, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
How Am I to KnowJack King, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
I Cover the WaterfrontJohnny Green, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
I'll Be Seeing YouIrving Kahal, Sammy Fain, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
I Got Rhythm: Embraceable YouGeorge Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
I'm YoursJohnny Green, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
As Time Goes ByHerman Hupfeld, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, Eddie Heywood
The New Moon: Lover, Come Back to MeSigmund Romberg, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Trio
He's Funny That WayNeil Moret, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Trio
Billie's BluesBillie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Trio
On the Sunny Side of the StreetJimmy McHugh, Billie Holiday, Eddie Heywood Trio
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