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  1. 2 days ago · Billie Holiday. Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed " Lady Day " by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made a significant contribution to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a ...

  2. May 22, 2024 · Billie Holiday will undoubtedly — and deservedly — be a household name for generations to come. The revered jazz singer was just 44 years old when she passed in July 1959. “Lady Day at ...

  3. May 18, 2024 · Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, the musical play that opens Pittsburgh CLO ’s 78th year, is about the dimming of a bright light in the worlds of music and social activism, while the production illuminates the talents of a performer new to Pittsburgh, in Gabrielle Lee ‘s star turn as BillieLady DayHoliday. at the Greer Cabaret ...

  4. May 11, 2024 · The Meaning Behind The Song: It Had To Be You by Billie Holiday Billie Holiday, often referred to as “Lady Day,” is undeniably one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. Known for her unique voice, emotional delivery, and impeccable phrasing, Holiday captivated audiences with her renditions of numerous classics. Among her repertoire, “It …

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  5. May 16, 2024 · Billie Holiday, known as Lady Day, recorded this timeless track in 1937, and it has since become one of her signature songs. This heartfelt composition captures the essence of longing, nostalgia, and hope, leaving listeners captivated with every word.

  6. May 29, 2024 · The Twilight of Lady Day. by Editor. 00. By Paul Alexander A new book chronicles the woes and wins of Billie Holiday’s final year. Billie Holiday’s heartbreaking tale is a familiar one for jazz lovers. Born Eleanora Fagan in 1915, Holiday survived a hardscrabble, harrowing childhood and adolescence to become one of the most celebrated jazz ...

  7. May 16, 2024 · on May 16, 2024 • ( 0 ) By SHARON EBERSON. For Gabrielle Lee, who has sung on stages all over the world, starring in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill will be a gateway back to her future. The future is tomorrow, May 17, 2024, when she will help Pittsburgh CLO open its 77th summer season by portraying jazz-blues legend Billie Holiday.

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