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Billie Holiday - Solitude (1956/2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

Posted By: HDV

Date: 18 Apr 2024 16:42:09

Billie Holiday - Solitude (1956/2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

Most of the songs on this session were originally released on 10-inch vinyl in 1952 under the title "Billie Holiday Sings"; four additional tunes were added to this 1956 LP version, now renamed "Solitude". Holiday is backed by some impressive musicians including Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on double bass, Barney Kessel on guitar and drummer Alvin Stoller on these standards, among them "Blue Moon" and "I Only Have Eyes For You".

Cut right at the beginning of the LP era, „Solitude“ is the first and best of many 'recitals' Billie Holiday recorded for Norman Granz's Verve label. Coming off the large orchestra Decca recordings of the late '40s, these small group sessions with trumpeter Charlie Shavers inaugurate Holiday's late period, the voice beginning to deteriorate but her artistry deepening in response. The lonely, even bleak sound she projects perfectly captures a special New York feeling. The heartbreak is palpable on 'Autumn In New York,' represented here by both an LP and a scratchy 78 version. Not that the album is ultimately a downer. From the very beginning, Billie seems inspired by small improvised settings, and her jaunty versions of 'Blue Moon' and ' I Only Have Eyes For You' are solid proof here of her indomitable musical spirit.

Tracklist:

01 - East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)
02 - Blue Moon
03 - You Go To My Head
04 - You Turned The Tables On Me
05 - Easy To Love
06 - These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
07 - I Only Have Eyes For You
08 - Solitude
09 - Everything I Have Is Yours
10 - Love For Sale
11 - Moonglow
12 - Tenderly

Produced by Norman Granz.
Recorded on March 26, 1952 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA.

Musicians:
Billie Holiday - vocals
Charlie Shavers - trumpet
Flip Phillips - tenor saxophone
Oscar Peterson - piano
Ray Brown - double bass
Barney Kessel - guitar
Alvin Stoller - drums

Dynamic Range Report

Analyzed: Billie Holiday / Solitude
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR10 -0.38 dB -12.06 dB 2:54 01-East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)
DR10 -0.43 dB -11.80 dB 3:28 02-Blue Moon
DR11 -1.10 dB -15.77 dB 2:55 03-You Go To My Head
DR10 -1.07 dB -13.42 dB 3:27 04-You Turned The Tables On Me
DR10 -1.50 dB -13.64 dB 3:00 05-Easy To Love
DR10 -0.75 dB -14.12 dB 3:35 06-These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
DR9 -0.53 dB -10.53 dB 2:54 07-I Only Have Eyes For You
DR10 -0.64 dB -13.30 dB 3:28 08-Solitude
DR10 -0.65 dB -13.23 dB 3:45 09-Everything I Have Is Yours
DR11 -0.73 dB -16.23 dB 2:56 10-Love For Sale
DR10 -0.65 dB -11.80 dB 2:59 11-Moonglow
DR9 -0.49 dB -12.43 dB 3:19 12-Tenderly
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR10

Samplerate: 192000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 5818 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Thanks to the Original customer!

Billie Holiday Oscar Peterson Barney Kessel Charlie Shavers Ray Brown Studio Masters