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Billie Holiday - Holiday, Billie: Fine and Mellow (LP)

Billie Holiday

2001
18 tracks
53 min
jazz

Holiday, Billie: Fine and Mellow

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Product description

Billie Holiday's 'Fine and Mellow' is a captivating collection of jazz classics, showcasing the iconic vocalist's unique talent and emotional depth. Released on 2 October 2001 by Naxos, this 53-minute album is a masterful blend of jazz, vocal jazz, jazz blues, and big band genres.

With a tracklist that features timeless gems such as 'Them There Eyes', 'Body and Soul', and 'Strange Fruit', Billie Holiday's expressive voice weaves a spellbinding narrative that transports listeners to the vibrant era of 1930s jazz. Her interpretations of 'The Very Thought of You', 'You Go to My Head', and 'God Bless the Child' demonstrate her remarkable ability to convey the nuances of love, heartache, and social commentary.

Throughout the album, Billie Holiday's distinctive vocals are complemented by an impressive array of songs, including 'Billie's Blues', 'Now They Call It Swing', and 'Swing, Brother, Swing'. The result is a rich and immersive listening experience that celebrates the artistry of one of jazz's most beloved legends. 'Fine and Mellow' is a testament to Billie Holiday's enduring legacy, and a must-listen for fans of jazz and vocal jazz alike.

Tracks

Them There EyesMaceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:53
Body and SoulJohnny Green, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:59
Billie's BluesBillie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:43
A Sailboat in the MoonlightAnonymous, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:52
He's Funny That WayNeil Moret, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:41
Now They Call It SwingLou Handman, Norman Cloutier, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
3:01
When a Woman Loves a ManGordon Jenkins, Bernie Hanighen, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:27
Any Old TimeArtie Shaw, Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw Orchestra
3:13
You Go to My HeadJ. Fred Coots, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:54
The Very Thought of YouRay Noble, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday Orchestra
2:47
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936: I Can't Get StartedVernon Duke, Billie Holiday
2:49
On the Sentimental SideJames V. Monaco, Billie Holiday
3:05
I Gotta Right to Sing the BluesHarold Arlen, Billie Holiday
2:54
Roberta: YesterdaysJerome Kern, Billie Holiday
3:27
Strange FruitLewis Allen, Billie Holiday
3:13
Fine and MellowBillie Holiday
3:19
God Bless the ChildArthur Herzog Jr., Billie Holiday
2:57
Swing, Brother, SwingLewis Raymond, Walter Bishop, Clarence Williams, Billie Holiday
2:56

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Holiday, Billie: Fine and Mellow
Artist: Billie Holiday
Album release date: October 2, 2001
Label: Naxos
EAN: 0636943258323
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 53 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

EAN

EAN: 0636943258323

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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