Forty years after her death, Billie Holiday is still considered by many to be the greatest jazz singer who ever lived. Her voice may not have been the most powerful nor the best trained, yet with it she achieved a level of expressiveness unparalleled in music. Whether accompanied by a full orchestra or simply by piano, bass, and drums—these recordings showcase her in numerous settings—Billie Holiday could make even a worn-out song sound fresh. These ten CDs from Verve come with an informative 20...more