Billie Holiday Albums (9)
'Body and Soul'
Release Date 12/19/1995
Tracks 8
Label Mobile Fidelity
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What The Critics Say
This session comes from close to the end of the line (1959) in the erstwhile swinging company of Barney Kessel on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor, and naysayers will be quick to point out that Lady Day wasn't in peak form here. But Billie Holiday with some of the platinum chipped off the pipes is still way better than a buncha finger-snappin' wannabes anyday. Her interpretations of the title cut, "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," and "Darn That Dream" hold you in the palm of her hand with their gentle swing and the band support here is never less than stellar. This Mobile Fidelity reissue (also available as an audiophile vinyl pressing) features in-the-control-room sound that makes this session sound even cozier. The Lady sings and swings. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
A '91 reissue from late in Billie Holiday's career. She was fading, but hadn't lost the dramatic quality in her delivery, nor her ability to project and tell a shattering story. She's backed by trumpeter Charlie Shavers, pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Ed Shaughnessy. The CD reissue has three bonus cuts. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
'A Recital by Billie Holiday'
Release Date 1/1/1956
Tracks 12
Label Clef
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'Billie Holiday, Vol. 2'
Release Date 1/1/1950
Tracks 18
Label Commodore
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