Billie Holiday

About

Billie Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed “Lady Day” by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made a significant contribution to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. She was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.

Albums/Songs:

• Lover Man
• Songs for Distingué Lovers
• The Love Songs
• Songs & Conversations
• On The Sentimental Side
• Les Plus Beaux Moments Jazz
• Billie Holiday
• An Evening With Billie Holiday
• Velvet Mood
• Billie Holiday: Star Power
• Billie and Stan
• Love Me or Leave Me
• Body and Soul
• Music for Torching
• Billie Holiday Sings
• Jazz Recital
• Last Recording
• Billie Holiday: The GreatestJazz Singer of All Time!
• Lady in Satin
• 40 Great Songs
• Billie Holiday
• Lady Sings the Blues
• Stay With Me
• Solitude
• The Blues Are Brewin’

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