At Jazz at the Philharmonic

by Billie Holiday

At Jazz at the Philharmonic cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1954
  • Label: Clef
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 23:37
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Captured during Norman Granz's legendary touring package, this live set showcases the vocalist's ability to completely spellbind massive concert hall audiences. Despite a naturally deteriorating instrument, her incredibly nuanced phrasing and deep emotional resonance yield deeply poetic and profoundly moving interpretations.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Body And Soul - Live at Philharmonic Hall, Los Angeles, 1945 (3:27)
  2. Strange Fruit - Live at Philharmonic Hall, Los Angeles, 1945 (2:54)
  3. Trav'lin' Light - Live At The Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles,1946 (3:25)
  4. He's Funny That Way - Live At The Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles,1946 (2:51)
  5. The Man I Love - Live At Carnegie Hall,1946 (3:04)
  6. Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You? - Live At Carnegie Hall,1946 (2:19)
  7. All Of Me - Live At Carnegie Hall,1946 (2:01)
  8. Billie's Blues - Live At Carnegie Hall, New York ,1946 (3:33)

Credits

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