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It's a real shame. It's amazing that such bad remastering work could come from Columbia (and on these legendary recordings, no less).
Columbia's remastering of these Billie Holiday recording is a case in point. Just because a recording is remastered, that doesn't mean it's been remastered well.
There's a constant, loud hissing in the background of every track that should NOT be there. If you listen to Columbia's Quintessential Billie Holiday series that came out in 1989, you'll notice that those albums (with the same recordings that are on this CD) had infinitely better sound.
Simply put, these remastered versions sound awful. I'm surprised that none of the reviewers on this site seem to have noticed the shoddy sound quality on these remasters, but if you compare these recordings to the originals, the difference is glaringly obvious.
Because if you want to hear the genius of these Billie Holiday recordings, you'll have to dig up the The Quintessential Billie Holiday series from '89 which is pristine, gorgeous, and mostly out of print now.
Sound not good. This is not a good demonstration of Billie Holliday. First, too many songs squeezed into each side. For me, it was a waste of money. One of her best is the Billie Holiday-Lester Young CD " a musical romance"
Excellent CD. A good purchase if you do not want to buy the box set. Has the essentials.
This was my first step back to remembering her, purchasing this wonderfully produced CD. If you love the blues, and its history, this is a must have. I now consider it a treasured musical archive. Billie Holiday had a voice, and a tempo, and delivery, followed by back-men who are jazz/blues icons today, that was new, and fresh, and inspiring in their time, and remains so today. I lost all my belongings in a wildfire, including an extensive collection of Billie's recordings. If you love Lady Day, relax, and listen to this CD, and you will be entranced again, and again. Her gift to us, forever.
Anybody who likes Billie Holiday even part time needs this CD. Even great for those people who only know a few songs just by chance. Love the CD. Even got another as a gift for a friend.
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