Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Billie Holiday's "Easy Living," a captivating collection of jazz classics released in 2001 by Naxos. This album is a testament to Holiday's unparalleled vocal prowess and her ability to infuse each track with raw emotion and sophistication. Spanning a mere 56 minutes, the album is a concise yet powerful journey through the genres of jazz, vocal jazz, jazz blues, and big band, showcasing Holiday's versatility and enduring appeal.
From the sultry "I Wished On the Moon" to the poignant "Why Was I Born?", each of the 18 tracks offers a glimpse into Holiday's artistic genius. The album opens with "What a Little Moonlight Can Do," setting the stage for a series of enchanting performances that include "Life Begins When You're In Love," "Can't Help Loving Dat Man," and "My Man." Holiday's signature style shines through in every note, making "Easy Living" a must-listen for both longtime fans and newcomers to her music.
2001 Naxos2001 (P) Naxos
Tracks
What a Little Moonlight Can DoHarry M. Woods, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
I Wished On the MoonRalph Rainger, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
These 'N' That 'N' ThoseMilton Pascal, Edgar Fairchild, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
It's Like Reaching for the MoonAl Sherman, Al Lewis, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
I Cried for YouArthur Freed, Gus Arnheim, Abe Lyman, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Miss Brown to YouRichard A. Whiting, Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Life Begins When You're In LoveLew Brown, Harry Richman, Victor Schertzinger, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
I Must Have That ManJimmy McHugh, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Why Was I Born?Jerome Kern, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
With Thee I SwingBasil George Adlam, Alexander Hyde, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
I'll Get ByFred E. Ahlert, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Easy LivingRalph Rainger, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
I'll Never Be the SameMatty Malneck, Frank Signorelli, Gus Kahn, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Can't Help Loving Dat ManBillie Holiday
My ManMaurice Yvain, Jacques Charles, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
It's Easy to Blame the WeatherSaul Chaplin, Sammy Cahn, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Things Are looking upGeorge Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
Nice work If you can get ItGeorge Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson Orchestra, Teddy Wilson
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