Billie Holiday - Yesterdays - Commodore Records (1939)

Record Information:
- Title: Yesterdays
- Artist: Billie Holiday
- Label: Commodore Records
- Catalog Number: 527 B
- Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Release Year: 1939
- Recording Date: April 20, 1939
- Recording Location: World Broadcasting Studio, New York, N.Y.
- Musicians:
- Trumpet: Frankie Newton
- Alto Saxophone: Tab Smith
- Tenor Saxophones: Kenneth Hollon, Stanley Payne
- Piano: Sonny White
- Guitar: Jimmy McLin
- Double Bass: John Williams
- Drums: Eddie Dougherty
Description:
Experience the timeless elegance of Billie Holiday's "Yesterdays," a captivating recording from 1939 released on Commodore Records. This shellac record, played on a vintage gramophone, brings out the rich, soulful tones of Holiday's voice, backed by an ensemble of skilled musicians including Frankie Newton on trumpet and Sonny White on piano. "Yesterdays" is a reflective and melancholic tune, capturing the essence of longing and reminiscence. As part of the "Classics in Swing" series, this track showcases Holiday's unmatched ability to convey deep emotion through her unique vocal style. Enjoy this beautiful piece of jazz history, and immerse yourself in the sound of a bygone era.
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