Billie Holiday: The Complete Commodore Masters

The Complete Commodore Masters

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Cat No: 950722

Release Date: 01 July 2022

Label: Groove Replica

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8436559469029

Genres: Jazz Vocal Jazz

Release Date: 22 April 2022

Label: Groove Replica

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 2

Barcode: 8436569195581

Genres: Jazz Vocal Jazz

Description
Limited edition 180g bronze coloured vinyl, includes a unique sticker.
"These are top-notch performances at the very peak of Holiday's power as an artist." (Thom Jurek)
Billie Holiday was probably the most lyrical and expressive female vocalist in jazz history. This set compiles her complete sessions for the legendary Commodore label. Made between Billie's contracts for Columbia / Okeh and Decca, these recordings present her in top form, backed by excellent small groups featuring such names as Frankie Newton, Freddie Webster, Tab Smith, Vic Dickenson, Eddie Heywood, and Sidney Catlett.
Among the highlights of the set are Billie's first version of the shocking "Strange Fruit", which she used to conclude her stage performances, as well as readings of famous standards she would never record again, such as "As Time Goes By" and "I'll Be Seeing You".

Description
180g vinyl LP + bonus CD digipack included inside.
Billie Holiday was probably the most lyrical and expressive female vocalist in jazz history. This set compiles her complete sessions for the legendary Commodore label.
Made between Billie's contracts for Columbia/Okeh and Decca, these recordings present her in top form, backed by excellent small groups featuring such names as Frankie Newton, Freddie Webster, Tab Smith, Vic Dickenson, Eddie Heywood, and Sidney Catlett. Among the highlights of the set are Billie's first version of the shocking "Strange Fruit", which she used to conclude her stage performances, as well as readings of famous standards she would never record again, such as "As Time Goes By" and "I'll Be Seeing You".
Two rare tracks, which constitute Billie's only recordings with the Artie Shaw and with the Paul Whiteman orchestras, have been added here as a bonus. Includes 20-page booklet.
"These are top-notch performances at the very peak of Holiday's power as an artist". - Thom Jurek, All Music
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