Billie Holiday – Billie Holiday Sings (1956)

Billie Holiday Sings represents a significant archival collection within the American Recording Society's distinguished Jazz Division series. This meticulously curated compilation showcases Holiday's revolutionary vocal approach, characterized by her innovative rhythmic phrasing, distinctive timbral qualities, and profound emotional interpretation. The recording captures the essence of Holiday's artistry that fundamentally transformed jazz vocal technique, demonstrating her unparalleled ability to reinterpret melodic structures while maintaining absolute fidelity to the emotional core of each composition. Style: Bop, Vocal, Swing Vinyl: VG / VG+ (plays with some consistent but not overpowering surface noise, some occasional pops and clicks.) Cover: VG+ (cover is a plastic sleeve which has some light wear, no booklet.) Label: American Recording Society – G 409 Country: US Tracklist: A1 I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues A2 Please Don't Talk About Me A3 Fine Romance A4 Wha