Name: The Complete Carnegie Hall Performances
Brand: Billie Holiday

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27352

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-10

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8436559460644

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Billie Holiday

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Jazz

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Poll Winner Records

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was an iconic American jazz singer and songwriter. With her soulful voice and unique phrasing, she became one of the most influential vocalists in the history of jazz music. Known for her emotionally charged performances, Holiday's songs often explored themes of love, heartbreak, and social injustice.
Raised in a troubled environment, Holiday found solace in music from a young age. She began singing in Harlem nightclubs before catching the attention of record producer John Hammond. Her career took off with hits like "Strange Fruit," which addressed racial inequality.
Despite facing personal struggles and battling addiction throughout her life, Billie Holiday left an indelible mark on the world of music. Her distinctive style continues to inspire generations of artists today.

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The Poll Winners label is devoted to the reissue of albums that received the maximum 5-Star review ratings in the iconic jazz magazine DownBeat, this release presents, for the first time ever on a single set, all surviving performances by the great Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall, covering the years 1946 to 1956

The Complete Carnegie Hall Performances

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Discover The Complete Carnegie Hall Performances by Billie Holiday on Poll Winner Records. All surviving performances from 1946 to 1956 in one set.