Almost As Good as Being There
J. Brady | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC United States | 04/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This Holiday set works for me in so many ways. The small combo playing behind her is simplicity and utility at its finest. The intimate supper club sound ( I love the introduction .)The slurring, just behind the beat vocals ( and this is latter day Billie, so what you get are the seasoned, almost world -weary vocals that are a bit deeper, but more nuanced). It features my favorite performance of I Cover the Waterfront ever. Ever. This is one cd I turn to again and again, one that I could not do without and Very Highly Recommended."
Great Recording, Great Performance.
C. Gossett | Seattle, Wa | 04/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I put on my Ultimate Ears, and I was in the audience! I should have bought this record a long time ago. Billie Holiday's voice is superb, and the musicians that back her up keep it relaxed and genuine. Buy it."