★ 無可取代的「黛娘子」晚年遺留的經典錄音！

★ Sterling Sound 母帶重製，大師魅力再現風華！

★ 現階段黑膠唱片音質的終極表現 -- 美國 Analogue Productions 45 轉的一系列經典發行。

    別稱「黛娘子」、擁有絕佳即興演唱功力的比莉哈樂黛，已是爵士樂迷心中無可曲代的爵士歌手，雖然晚年不幸染上毒癮，也飽受官司的摧殘，但也因此她的詮釋總有驚人穿透力。本專輯於 1957 年錄製，卻遲在 1960 年、也是她離開人世後一年發行，由班‧韋伯斯特擔當薩克斯風手。這次 Sterling Sound 母帶重製，以低底噪的乾淨音質重現這位傳奇女伶的魅力！

"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011

Small jazz groups brought out the best in Billie Holiday - especially groups as good as the one heard on this classic 1957 recording. Ben Webster, Harry "Sweets" Edison and the other members of this stellar ensemble were not just gifted soloists but sensitive accompanists as well. Lady Day was rarely more ably supported than she was on this program of sturdy standards, including three gems by the Gershwin brothers -and she rarely sounded more luminous.

Originally released in 1957.

Billie Holiday, vocals
Barney Kessel, guitar
Red Mitchell, bass

曲目 :

LP 1

1.  Body and Soul          
2.  They Can't Take That Away from Me    
3.  Darn That Dream      
4.  Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

LP 2

5.  Comes Love      
6.  Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You    
7.  Embraceable You    
8.  Moonlight in Vermont