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Show - Billie Holiday 1954 and 55 on Clef
- Podcast
- Jazz Focus
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- Apr 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3470
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Summary
Two sessions featuring the singer heading into her twilight years but still possessing great artistry and backed by great bands. The first has her own group with Harry Edison on trumpet, Willie Smith on alto sax and Bobby Tucker on piano. The second is the Tony Scott Orchestra with Scott on clarinet, Budd Johnson on tenor sax, Charlie Shavers on trumpet, Carl Drinkard on piano and Billy Bauer on guitar.