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Remixed & Reimagined

Billie Holiday

2007
14 tracks
1 uur, 7 min
jazz

Album Description

Billie Holiday's 'Remixed & Reimagined' is a captivating collection of reworked classics, breathing new life into the legendary vocalist's timeless jazz legacy. Released on 1 January 2007 via Columbia/Legacy, this 1 hour and 7 minute album is a masterful blend of Billie Holiday's iconic vocals with modern production techniques, resulting in a unique sound that pays homage to her roots while appealing to a new generation of music enthusiasts.

Featuring 14 meticulously remixed tracks, including 'I Hear Music', 'More Than You Know', and 'Summertime', this album showcases Billie Holiday's incredible vocal range and emotional depth. From the upbeat 'Spreadin' Rhythm Around' to the soulful 'Billie's Blues', each track has been carefully reimagined by a range of talented producers, including Swingsett & Takuya, Jazzeem, and Tony Humphries, among others.

With its diverse range of genres, spanning jazz, vocal jazz, jazz blues, and big band, 'Remixed & Reimagined' is an album that will appeal to fans of Billie Holiday's original work, as well as those who appreciate innovative production and remixing techniques. Billie Holiday's distinctive voice and style remain at the forefront of each track, ensuring that her legacy shines through while introducing her music to a fresh audience.

1 jan 2007(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Tracks

I Hear Music - Swingsett & Takuya's Mighty Fine RemixBillie Holiday, Takuya Nakamura, DJ Swingsett
5:10
More Than You Know - Jazzeem's Throwback RemixBillie Holiday, Jazzy Nice, Azeem
5:11
Spreadin' Rhythm Around - Lady Bug vs. Lady Day RR RemixBillie Holiday, Roland Richards
4:00
Long Gone Blues - GXR RemixBillie Holiday, Simon Cooper, Phil Webb
5:03
Trav'lin' All Alone - Nickodemus & Zeb RemixBillie Holiday, Zeb, Nickodemus
3:48
He Ain't Got Rhythm - Poppyseed RemixBillie Holiday, Poppy Seed
4:16
Summertime - Organica RemixBillie Holiday, Scott Schlacter
4:28
I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key) - Madison Park RemixBillie Holiday, Madison Park
4:35
Glad To Be Unhappy - DJ Logic RemixBillie Holiday
4:26
Billie's Blues - Daniel Y RemixBillie Holiday, Daniel Yaghoubi
3:11
You're so Desirable - Sunday People RemixBillie Holiday, Hasan Nasser, Sultan Nasser
5:31
Pennies from Heaven - Count De Money RemixBillie Holiday, Count De Money
3:47
But Beautiful - Tony Humphries THP RemixBillie Holiday
8:41
All Of Me - Charles Feelgood RemixBillie Holiday, Charles Feelgood
4:48

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About Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was a trailblazing American jazz and swing singer, renowned for her unique vocal style and profound emotional depth. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her musical partner Lester Young, Holiday's innovative approach to phrasing and tempo, heavily influenced by jazz instrumentalists, revolutionized pop singing. Her powerful, moving performances and improvisational skills have left an indelible mark on the music world. Despite a tumultuous personal life, Holiday's music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, solidifying her status as one of the greatest vocalists in jazz history. Her iconic songs, such as "East of the Sun" and "Blue Moon," are timeless classics that showcase her extraordinary artistry and enduring legacy.

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