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At first glance, a CD of Billie Holiday tracks handpicked by comedian/actor Billy Crystal may seem an odd bird. However, given that Crystal's uncle, record producer Milt Gabler, produced most of the cuts included here, it actually makes more sense than many similarly themed albums with tracks picked by musicians. Thanks to the family connection, Crystal grew up surrounded by famous jazz musicians and developed a lifelong passion for the music -- especially the singing of Billie Holiday. Included here such iconic Holiday tracks as "Fine and Mellow," "God Bless the Child" and the landmark anti-lynching lament "Strange Fruit." These are the cuts that helped cement Holiday's persona as a soulful and brilliant vocalist with an utterly unique style. While there are other acceptable Billie Holiday compilations available, the personalized aspect of Billy Remembers Billie makes it a superb introduction to Holiday's singular oeuvre.
© Matt Collar /TiVo
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Sidney Catlett, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Dorothy Fields, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy McHugh, ComposerLyricist - Milt Gabler, Producer - Eddie Heywood, Piano, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - John Simmons, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sidney Catlett, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Johnston, ComposerLyricist - Sam Coslow, ComposerLyricist - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Milt Gabler, Producer - Vic Dickenson, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Heywood, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Doc Cheatham, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - John Simmons, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Lem Davis, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sonny White, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - John Williams, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Milt Gabler, Producer - Tab Smith, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra, MainArtist - Frank Newton, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Dougherty, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1939 UMG Recordings, Inc.
George Gershwin, Composer - Ira Gershwin, Author - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Milt Gabler, Producer
℗ 1990 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Hupfeld, ComposerLyricist - Milt Gabler, Producer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Milt Gabler, Producer - Neil Moret, ComposerLyricist - Richard A. Whiting, ComposerLyricist - Eddie Heywood, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sidney Catlett, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Milt Gabler, Producer - Roy Turk, ComposerLyricist - Fred E. Ahlert, ComposerLyricist - Vic Dickenson, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Heywood, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Doc Cheatham, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - John Simmons, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Teddy Walters, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Lem Davis, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sidney Catlett, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Edward Heyman, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Green, ComposerLyricist - Milt Gabler, Producer - Vic Dickenson, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Heywood, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Doc Cheatham, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - John Simmons, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Teddy Walters, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Lem Davis, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jerome Kern, Composer - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - John Williams, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Otto Harbach, Author - Milt Gabler, Producer - Tab Smith, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Newton, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Dougherty, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy McLin, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Stanley Payne, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1939 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Sammy Fain, Composer - Irving Kahal, Author - Milt Gabler, Producer
℗ 1990 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sidney Catlett, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday, MainArtist - Oscar Hammerstein II , ComposerLyricist - Sigmund Romberg, ComposerLyricist - Milt Gabler, Producer - Eddie Heywood, Piano, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - John Simmons, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1944 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sonny White, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Williams, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Milt Gabler, Producer - Lewis Allan, ComposerLyricist - Tab Smith, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra, MainArtist - Frank Newton, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Dougherty, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Stanley Payne, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1939 UMG Recordings, Inc.
ROB MOUNSEY, Arranger, Work Arranger - Billie Holiday, Author - Gordon Jenkins, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Charles LaVere, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Nick Fatool, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Milt Gabler, Producer - Arthur Herzog Jr., Composer - Bob Bain, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra, MainArtist - Lou Butterman, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Dent Eckels, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rob Fahie, Adapter
℗ 1950 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Arthur Herzog Jr., ComposerLyricist - Camarata, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1946 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Milt Gabler, Producer - Jimmy Sherman, ComposerLyricist - James Davis, ComposerLyricist - Roger J. "Ram" Ramirez, ComposerLyricist - Camarata, Conductor
℗ 1945 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
At first glance, a CD of Billie Holiday tracks handpicked by comedian/actor Billy Crystal may seem an odd bird. However, given that Crystal's uncle, record producer Milt Gabler, produced most of the cuts included here, it actually makes more sense than many similarly themed albums with tracks picked by musicians. Thanks to the family connection, Crystal grew up surrounded by famous jazz musicians and developed a lifelong passion for the music -- especially the singing of Billie Holiday. Included here such iconic Holiday tracks as "Fine and Mellow," "God Bless the Child" and the landmark anti-lynching lament "Strange Fruit." These are the cuts that helped cement Holiday's persona as a soulful and brilliant vocalist with an utterly unique style. While there are other acceptable Billie Holiday compilations available, the personalized aspect of Billy Remembers Billie makes it a superb introduction to Holiday's singular oeuvre.
© Matt Collar /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:37
- Main artists: Billie Holiday
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Verve
- Genre: Jazz Vocal Jazz
© 2005 UMG Recordings, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2005 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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