If you don't know who Lady Day is, then shame on you. One of the greatest jazz/blues vocalist from the 1930's until her death on July 17, 1959.

She was a performer in a time of segregation & yet her powerful voice tore through the color barriers. As all great performers suffer from demons, Lady Day became addicted to heroine due to constant touring in the mid 1930's. It took a great toll on her life & made her look older than she was.

As I was walking in one of the many shops in my town, I heard the voice of Lady Day mixed with some modern dance music. I asked the sales man if they had anymore copies & he said no. I felt a ting of sadness because it was so beautifully done & began to leave the store. He called out to me & pulled out his copy that was being played in the story when he stated if I could answer some question about Lady Day he would sell me his personal copy for $10. Needless to say I got the CD & made a new friend who shares the love for Lady Day with me.

If you get the chance check it out & give it a listen.

Billie Holiday Remixed & Reimagined

R.I.P. Eleanora Fagan aka Billie Holiday aka Lady Day April 7, 1915 - July 17, 1959.