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Billie Holiday - Fine and Mellow (1957)


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Reunited after many years with tenor saxophonist Lester Young, Billie's visual reaction to his moving solo remains as eloquent as anything she ever sang; a touching finale to their historic musical partnership. Introduced by Robert Herridge (producer/host of CBS' "The Sound of Jazz"), this is perhaps the single most famous "live jazz" performance in TV history. Other members of the all-star band seen here: Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Gerry Mulligan, Roy Eldridge, Doc Cheatham, Vic Dickenson, Danny Barker, Milt Hinton, Mal Waldron..."We shall not see their likes again."



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Don't care what ... ( 2 weeks ago by CairoKid)
Don't care what others say, I always liked her voice...
man, she's great ... ( 2 weeks ago by billyshitcheese)
man, she's great but don't make such stupid statements. she's had no influence on any classical vocalist i've read about, nor any male and few female blues vocalists. just enjoy her amazing voice and don't feel the need to make such unfounded comments.
Who's playing the ... ( 2 weeks ago by Amcgleish)
Who's playing the fantastic trumpet solo?
It's "Little Jazz", ... ( 2 weeks ago by Count87)
It's "Little Jazz", Roy Eldridge.
Diana Ross is ... ( 2 weeks ago by deep71483)
Diana Ross is nothing but a whore who got lucky for sleeping with the boss. Flo was the true talent of the group. Now get your dumb fucking ass out of here since you have been dwelling on it for so long--you must love Billie.
You yawn, but your ... ( 2 weeks ago by deep71483)
You yawn, but your pathetic ass is lingers on here. Obviously you are a miserable dickless troll else you wouldn't spend your endless time on this thread making idiotic comments. Get it together.
that's rich calling ... ( 2 weeks ago by yimheretoday)
that's rich calling diana a whore in defense of a known prostitute drug addict billie holiday, at least Ross has over 300 million in her bank account and is still working, holiday on the other hand died a broke busted and disgusted ho go figure, you loser.
Beautiful! It's ... ( 2 weeks ago by noirgurl)
Beautiful! It's disheartening that she had such a rough start in life.. probably helped lead to her sad demise. Some folks come out of a hard childhood and thrive - some don't. Emotionally, we do the best we can with what we have. We'll never know all the difficult choices and personal turmoils that people battle or are trying to RUN AWAY from. My heart goes out to the world because Billie wasn't the first and won't be the last to live such a life.
Damn, your ass is ... ( 2 weeks ago by deep71483)
Damn, your ass is still here! It's obvious you are infatuated with Lady Day. So who is the punk ass loser--going on a thread of someone you don't like and bashing them for days. You are a dickless loser. Why are you on her board? I've never heard of a Billie Holliday hater, everyone respects and admires her, but so many people hate Diana Ross. And btw, I stand by my assessment of Diana Ross--crazy, non-singing. selfish, uppity dark whore who got lucky. :)
Yeah, she got where ... ( 2 weeks ago by deep71483)
Yeah, she got where she was for being a slut who sleeps with the boss. "Spread ya legs for me, darling, and I will make you a star"
Lady? haaaaaa ... ( 2 weeks ago by yimheretoday)
Lady? haaaaaa haaaaaaaa this woman was a known whore for yrs working as a prostitue, never heard of a holiday hater? because people fell in love with her after diana's portrait of her, too bad diana overshadowed her & that's what you hate. "uppity, dark" those is racist words boss and that's why you don't like Ross cause she's dominated your disgusting racists world with her success..you racist pig.
i don't recall ... ( 2 weeks ago by yimheretoday)
i don't recall billie ho-aday receiving the kennedy center award for her contribution to american culture and being named a national treasure, like diana ross did,just this yr in fact. guess it was about more than sleeping with the boss that got her this illustrious recognition. you pig.
Wow being a ... ( 2 weeks ago by marquisc09)
Wow being a youngster growing up listening
To this beautiful music I never thought I would
See such foul language being used to make a
Point. Could you please tone it down as I find
It very disrespectful to Billie Holiday and
Everyone else who just wants to listen to the
Music.
Per a Columbia News ... ( 1 week ago by MIKNITRAM)
Per a Columbia News article April 2005:
"Holiday's behind-the-beat timing and command of her instrument inspired some of this century's greatest musicians, from vocalists Frank Sinatra and Abbey Lincoln to clarinetist Benny Goodman and saxophonist Lester Young, who gave Holiday the nickname "Lady Day." These members of jazz royalty all count Holiday as an influence."
the best.......jazz ... ( 1 week ago by rowanhartsuiker)
the best.......jazz or blues
hannes
who's the white guy ... ( 1 week ago by sphinxmen)
who's the white guy on sax
Gerry Mulligan ( 1 week ago by LazySaxman)
Gerry Mulligan
Thank you! :) ( 1 week ago by trevorhoen)
Thank you! :)
Wow, such negative ... ( 1 week ago by kristenterrana)
Wow, such negative comments on here! I'm shocked! Ms. Holiday was living in terrible circumstances, it's true, but I think that has more to do with the times she was living in, her sex, and the color of her skin. Despite all of the disadvantages, she still had talent and class that shone through it all, and that's why she is a legend.
you are som sad ... ( 1 week ago by kirkbp1965)
you are som sad shit.
sad sacks of shit. ... ( 5 days ago by bluetoothheffa)
sad sacks of shit. you cant hurt her any more than the assholes in her did. She's in a better place with God leader her way. haha.
only hurt she had ... ( 5 days ago by yimheretoday)
only hurt she had was the hurt she brought on her stupid self with her stupid choices.
Show some respect ... ( 4 days ago by zwentzel)
Show some respect for Billie!.
Classic indeed..... ... ( 2 days ago by mark919)
Classic indeed......and haunting.



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