**Billie Holiday** is heard at her absolute best on this set, made at her musical zenith between 1944 and 1950. This release includes the original versions of hits such as *'Lover Man', 'Don't Explain', 'Good Morning Heartache',* plus three previously unissued tracks. - .. RECORDINGS / CONTAINS 3 PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED TRACKS
Issued in a standard jewelcase with a 20 pages booklet.
CD1: tracks 5, 26, 28 previously unissued alternate takes.
"The Complete Decca Recordings" is a comprehensive CD collection featuring the legendary jazz vocalist Billie Holiday. This set brings together all of Holiday's influential recordings for the Decca label, made between 1944 and 1950?a period that marked some of her most creative and emotionally resonant work. Listeners will experience classics such as "Lover Man," "Don't Explain," and "Good Morning Heartache," which showcase her unique phrasing, emotional depth, and unmistakable voice. Essential Jazz Classics, the producer of this release, is renowned for their dedication to preserving historic jazz masterpieces with high-quality remastering and detailed liner notes. Billie Holiday remains one of the most iconic figures in jazz history; her profound influence on vocal music endures through timeless hits like "God Bless The Child" and her induction into both the Grammy Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
