Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater · 2010
51 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A heartfelt homage to Billie Holiday, blending classic jazz standards with Bridgewater's soulful interpretations.
Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee Bridgewater is an album by Dee Dee Bridgewater, released in 2010. A heartfelt homage to Billie Holiday, blending classic jazz standards with Bridgewater's soulful interpretations. This album received critical acclaim for its authentic representation of Billie Holiday's repertoire, with particular praise from publications like DownBeat. It also demonstrated Bridgewater’s significant influence on contemporary jazz vocalists, reaffirming her status in the genre. The album stood out by reviving lesser-known tracks alongside classics, contributing to the ongoing appreciation of Holiday's work. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee Bridgewater sound like?
A heartfelt homage to Billie Holiday, blending classic jazz standards with Bridgewater's soulful interpretations. Rooted in jazz.
What makes Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee Bridgewater by Dee Dee Bridgewater notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its authentic representation of Billie Holiday's repertoire, with particular praise from publications like DownBeat. It also demonstrated Bridgewater’s significant influence on contemporary jazz vocalists, reaffirming her status in the genre. The album stood out by reviving lesser-known tracks alongside classics, contributing to the ongoing appreciation of Holiday's work. At the time of this album's release in 2010, Dee Dee Bridgewater was a celebrated jazz vocalist with a rich discography. This project served as a tribute to Billie Holiday, marking her continued evolution as an artist while exploring the legacy of one of jazz's greatest icons. Coming over 40 years into her career, it showcased her ability to honor the past while maintaining her unique artistic voice.
How many songs are on Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee Bridgewater?
Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee Bridgewater has 12 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Lady Sings the Blues Standout 3:32
- 2 All of Me 3:01
- 3 Good Morning Heartache 5:10
- 4 Lover Man 4:43
- 5 You've Changed 5:10
- 6 Miss Brown to You 2:13
- 7 Don't Explain 6:14
- 8 Fine and Mellow 4:55
- 9 Mother's Son-In-Law 2:47
- 10 God Bless the Child Standout 5:13
- 11 Foggy Day 4:33
- 12 Strange Fruit Standout 4:16
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