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Contents: [Jazz Department Store VOCAL Edition] [SHM-CD] [New Mini Commentary] [Lyrics Included (Planned)] This album captures the early 1950s peak of the unparalleled singer Billie Holiday. It includes her first recordings for Clef (later Verve) and subsequent sessions. She is joined by legendary jazz all-stars J.A.T.P. members such as Charlie Shavers. Her rendition of "Love for Sale," accompanied only by Oscar Peterson's piano, is also superb.
Billie Holiday (vocals), Charlie Shavers (trumpet), Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone), Oscar Peterson (piano), Barney Kessel (guitar), Ray Brown (bass), J.C. Heard, Alvin Stoller (drums) Recorded March 26, 1952 and April 1952 in Los Angeles (Verve) Media reviews and more A work that captures the peak of the unparalleled singer Billie Holiday's early 1950s career. Includes her first recordings for Clef (later Verve) and subsequent sessions. Collaborators include Charlie Shavers and other members of the legendary jazz all-stars J.A.T.P. "Love for Sale," sung with only Oscar Peterson's piano accompaniment, is also wonderful. (C)RS
