Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection

Overview

This remarkable DVD includes rare TV and film performances, an especially rare radio interview with Mike Wallace, an audio-only rehearsal session with pianist Jimmy Rowles, audio interviews with friends and fellow musicians, an interactive timeline and an evocative photo-document gallery featuring hundreds of dates and images, from rare photos to personal letters, plus Lady Day's complete recording history for major record companies. Performance highlights include three from 1956's 'Stars Of Jazz' TV that are seen here for the first time since their original broadcast, Holiday's first appearance on film, Duke Ellington's "Saddest Tale," and the classic "Fine And Mellow" with Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and other jazz greats.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 25, 2005

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Music Group,Hip-O Records,Multiprises LLC,Multiprises LLC, Hip-O Records, Universal Music Group

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1182607