On April 7th 2015 The world celebrated the 100th birthday of Billie Holiday, The pre-eminent jazz singer of her day & among the most revered vocalists of the century. Her glorious voice, exquisite phrasing & tough-tender persona went on to influence the likes of Janis Joplin, Diana Ross & Erykah Badu & almost every Jazz singer that came after her. This 10 CD Collection presents all fifteen original albums Billie Holiday released under her own name during her lifetime, including "Lady sings the blues", "Lady in satin" & the rare "Billie & Stan" with saxophonist Stan Getz & includes all of the hits that made her famous - from "Strange Fruit" via "God bless the child" to "Lover, Where can you be", (In my) Solitude" or Body & Soul" - & prove why "Lady Day" is still a legend, fifty six years after her death.
CD1:
Billie & Stan
Billie Holiday Sings
CD2:
An evening with Billie Holiday
Billi Holiday at Jazz at the Philharmonic
CD3:
Music For Torching
Velvet Mood
CD4:
A Recital By Billie Holiday
Lady Sings The Blues
CD5:
Jazz Recital
Songs for Distingue lovers
CD6:
Body & Soul
CD7:
Lady In Satin
CD8:
The Blues Are Brewin
CD9:
Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday At Newport
CD10:
Stay With Me