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INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959

Billie Holiday

2024
86 tracks
3 uur, 11 min
jazz

Album Description

Billie Holiday's 'INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959' is a meticulously curated collection of 86 remastered tracks, showcasing the legendary jazz singer's unparalleled talent and emotional depth. Released on 15 November 2024 via Diggers Factory, this extensive album is a treasure trove for fans of vocal jazz, jazz blues, and big band music.

The album features a wide range of Holiday's most beloved songs, including 'Lady Sings The Blues', 'God Bless The Child', and 'Strange Fruit', as well as captivating live performances at Carnegie Hall. With a duration of 3 hours and 11 minutes, this comprehensive collection is a testament to Billie Holiday's remarkable career and enduring legacy.

Accompanying the album is a 220-page book filled with liner notes, photographs, and reproductions of Billie Holiday's Verve album covers. The book also includes extensive interviews with renowned musicians such as Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Rowles, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Barney Kessel, offering a unique glimpse into Holiday's life and artistic collaborations.

Billie Holiday's 'INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959' is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the richness and sophistication of jazz music. With its impeccable remastering and exhaustive tracklist, this album is an indispensable addition to any music collection, and a poignant tribute to the timeless artistry of Billie Holiday.

November 15, 20242024 Diggers Factory2024 Diggers Factory

Tracks

Lady Sings The BluesBillie Holiday
3:44
Trav'lin' LightBillie Holiday
3:08
I Must Have That ManBillie Holiday
3:04
Some Other SpringBillie Holiday
3:36
Strange FruitBillie Holiday
3:03
No Good ManBillie Holiday
3:18
God Bless The ChildBillie Holiday
3:59
Good Morning HeartacheBillie Holiday
3:29
Love me or leave meBillie Holiday
2:35
Too Marvelous For WordsBillie Holiday
2:13
Willow Weep For MeBillie Holiday
3:07
I Thought About YouBillie Holiday
2:47
Stormy BluesBillie Holiday
3:28
Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me - 1956Billie Holiday
4:14
Cheek To CheekBillie Holiday
3:35
Ill WindBillie Holiday
6:15
Speak LowBillie Holiday
4:27
I Wished On The MoonBillie Holiday
3:26
But Not for MeBillie Holiday
3:50
All or Nothing at AllBillie Holiday
5:40
We'll Be Together AgainBillie Holiday
4:25
Sophisticated LadyBillie Holiday
4:49
April In ParisBillie Holiday
3:03
Say It Isn't So - 1957Billie Holiday
3:16
Our Love Is Here To StayBillie Holiday
3:42
Day In Day OutBillie Holiday
6:48
A Foggy DayBillie Holiday
4:40
Stars Fell On AlabamaBillie Holiday
4:30
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)Billie Holiday
5:40
Just One of Those ThingsBillie Holiday
5:32
I Don't Know What Time It WasBillie Holiday
6:01
Body And Soul - 1957Billie Holiday
6:22
They Can't Take That Away From MeBillie Holiday
4:12
Darn that dreamBillie Holiday
6:20
Lets Call The Whole Thing OffBillie Holiday
3:26
Comes LoveBillie Holiday
3:59
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To YouBillie Holiday
5:38
Embraceable YouBillie Holiday
6:48
Moonlight in VermontBillie Holiday
3:50
Narration 1 By Gilbert MillsteinBillie Holiday
2:53
Lady Sings The Blues - liveBillie Holiday
2:37
It Ain't Nobody's Business - liveBillie Holiday
2:30
Narration 2Billie Holiday
2:51
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - liveBillie Holiday
1:44
I'll Be Seeing You - liveBillie Holiday
2:18
I Love My Man - liveBillie Holiday
3:18
Body And Soul - live at Carnegie HallBillie Holiday
2:40
Narration 3Billie Holiday
0:55
Don't Explain - liveBillie Holiday
2:25
Yesterdays - liveBillie Holiday
1:10

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About Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was a pioneering American jazz and swing singer whose distinctive voice and innovative vocal style left an indelible mark on music history. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner, Lester Young, Holiday's career spanned several decades, during which she redefined vocal jazz with her unique phrasing and improvisational skills. Her powerful performances and emotional depth made her a beloved figure in the jazz world and beyond. Beyond her musical prowess, Holiday was also known for her activism, using her platform to challenge societal norms and advocate for justice. Her legacy endures through her timeless songs and her courageous spirit, making her one of the most influential and iconic figures in American music.

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