Product Description
Contents: [Jazz Department Store VOCAL Edition] [First SHM-CD Release] [New Mini Commentary] [Lyrics Included (Planned)] This release features Billie Holiday's performance in Germany during her first European tour. Backed by a piano trio, she performs her signature songs such as "Blue Moon." Two tracks, including "Billy's Blues," are jam sessions featuring Buddy DeFranco and Red Norvo. In addition, four tracks from the 1951 Aladdin recording and one track from the 1942 Capitol recording are included.
Billie Holiday (vo) �öA~�öG�öI�öJ Carl Drinkard (p), Red Mitchell (b), Elaine Layton (ds) +�öI�öJ Buddy DeFranco (cl), Red Norvo (vib), Sonny Clark (p), Beryl Booker (p)�öI, Jimmy Raney (g) �öK~�öN Tiny Grimes Sextet �öO Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra Live recording in Germany, January 1954 (�ö@~�öJ) Recorded in New York, April 29, 1951 (�öK~�öN) Recorded in Los Angeles, June 12, 1942 (�öO) (Liberty) Media reviews and more Recording of Billie Holiday's first European tour, specifically her performance in Germany. Backed by a piano trio, he performed a series of his signature songs, including "Blue Moon." Two tracks, including "Billy's Blues," were jam sessions featuring Buddy DeFranco and Red Norvo. In addition, four tracks from the 1951 Aladdin recording and one track from the 1942 Capitol recording were added. (C)RS
