Night and Day
Night and Day Billie Holiday 1939 recording Billie Holiday made this recording of the Cole Porter classic “Night and Day” in 1939 in New York City.*Cole Porter wrote the song for the 1932 musical “Gay...
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When You’re Smiling
When You’re Smiling Billie Holiday acc. by Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra January 6, 1938 This record was made in New York City on January 6, 1938 with Billie Holiday, vocals; Buck Clayton, trumpet; Benny Morton, trombone;...
Read MoreAny Old Time
Any Old Time Billie Holiday acc. by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra 1938 recording This recording featuring Billie Holiday accompanied by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra with was made in 1938.Click here to Support...
Read MoreThem There Eyes
Them There Eyes Billie Holiday 1939 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareThis recording was made in New York City on July 5, 1939 with Billie Holiday, vocals; Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tab...
Read MoreIt’s Too Hot For Words
It’s Too Hot For Words Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra featuring Billie Holiday 1935 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareThis record was made in New York City on July 31, 1935 with...
Read MoreDon’t Explain
Don’t Explain Billie Holiday Live Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareAfter being announced by Louis Armstrong, ‘Lady Day’ launches into a live performance of...
Read More(Do You Know What It Means To Miss) New Orleans
(Do You Know What It Means To Miss) New Orleans Billie Holiday & Louis Armstrong 1947 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this excerpt from the 1947 musical drama “New...
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Dickie’s Dream Count Basie and his Orchestra TEXT Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareCount Basie proforms with a slew of greats, in this clip from 1957, including trombonists Benny...
Read MoreGod Bless The Child/Now Baby Or Never
God Bless The Child/Now Baby Or Never Billie Holiday acc. by Count Basie’s Band 1952 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This film footage featuring Billie Holiday performing with...
Read MoreFine and Mellow
Fine and Mellow Billie Holiday “The Sound Of Jazz” on December 8, 1957 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareIn this performance captured during a taping in New York of the live...
Read MoreTain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do
Tain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do Billie Holiday 1950’s recording This live recording was made by the legendary Billie Holiday during the early 1950’s and features Jimmy Rainey, guitar; and Stan Getz,...
Read MoreThe Blues Are Brewin’
The Blues Are Brewin’ Billie Holiday acc. by Louis Armstrong and his Band 1940 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this film clip from the 1940’s Billie Holiday sings...
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