Billie Holiday's Prime?

I'm pretty sure it was in the 30's and 40's.

The earlier the better.

True?

jjbeason1401-26-2023 4:59pm

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tablejockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,958 posts 01-26-2023 at 08:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Billies alchohol/drug addiction took its toll on her by the early 50's which obviously affected her health and talent. IMO up to the 1959 "All or Nothing at all" is essential Billie.
vonhelmholtz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 911 posts 01-26-2023 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Quite an evolution of recording technologies. Will definitely follow this thread.
gdnrbob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,460 posts 01-26-2023 at 10:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Her prime was in the 30's, but she still performed well in the 50's. The Verve albums are some of my favorite recordings. And, the Phil Schaap compliation is a wonderful set with great sound. Bob
jjbeason14 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 412 posts 01-27-2023 at 02:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A link to the Phil Schaap Compilation please.
jjbeason14 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 412 posts 01-27-2023 at 02:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And thanks guys you've been very helpful. Great Thread!

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