Billie Holiday stands as one of the most captivating and soulful female vocalists in the history of jazz. This exquisite collection showcases her complete sessions for the revered Commodore label, recorded during her illustrious career between contracts with Columbia/Okeh and Decca. Each track features Billie in her prime, accompanied by an exceptional ensemble of musicians including Frankie Newton, Freddie Webster, Tab Smith, Vic Dickenson, Eddie Heywood, and Sidney Catlett.
- Track Listing:
- 1. Strange Fruit (3:12)
- 2. Yesterdays (3:26)
- 3. Fine and Mellow (3:17)
- 4. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues (2:54)
- 5. How Am I to Know? (2:47)
- 6. My Old Flame (3:04)
- 7. I’ll Get By (3:01)
- 8. I Cover the Waterfront (3:33)
- 9. I’ll Be Seeing You (3:35)
- 10. I’m Yours (3:19)
- 11. Embraceable You (Feat. Sheryl Crow) (3:19)
- 12. As Time Goes By (3:13)
- 13. He’s Funny That Way (3:19)
- 14. Lover Come Back to Me (3:22)
- 15. I Love My Man (Billie’s Blues) (3:10)
- 16. On the Sunny Side of the Street (3:05)
Andrew Wheeler (verified owner) –
This Billie Holiday bronze vinyl is a masterpiece! Her voice is just as captivating as I remembered. Highly recommend it to jazz lovers!
Omar Morrison (verified owner) –
I was searching for where to buy jazz vinyl records and found this gem. The quality of the sound is outstanding. A must-have for any vinyl collection.
Catherine Erickson (verified owner) –
The Billie Holiday Commodore masters reviews are spot on! This album has quickly become my favorite. The rich tones and lyrical expressions are simply beautiful.