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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