Album · 1958
Songs for Distingué Lovers
- Released
- 1958
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG V-8257
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 33:25
- Country
- US
“Songs for Distingué Lovers” is an album by Billie Holiday, released in 1958 on Verve Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 33:25. Jazz standards on the record include “A Foggy Day”, “Day In, Day Out”, “I Didn't Know What Time It Was” and “Just One Of Those Things”. The line-up features Alvin Stoller (drums (drum set)), Barney Kessel (guitar, electric guitar), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Billie Holiday (vocals) and Harry “Sweets” Edison (trumpet).
Who played on Songs for Distingué Lovers
- Alvin Stoller drums (drum set) all tracks
- Barney Kessel guitar, electric guitar all tracks
- Ben Webster tenor saxophone all tracks
- Billie Holiday vocals all tracks
- Harry “Sweets” Edison trumpet all tracks
- Jimmy Rowles piano all tracks
- Joe Mondragon double bass on 3 tracks
- Red Mitchell double bass on 3 tracks
- Larry Bunker drums (drum set) on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Day in Day Out standard — Rube Bloom 6:51
- A2 A Foggy Day standard — George Gershwin 4:44
- A3 Stars Fell on Alabama standard — Frank Perkins 4:32
- B1 One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) standard — Harold Arlen 5:43
- B2 Just One of Those Things standard — Cole Porter 5:35
- B3 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was standard — Richard Rodgers 6:00
Production
- Norman Granz producer
More albums by Billie Holiday
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Songs for Distingué Lovers?
The line-up of Songs for Distingué Lovers includes Alvin Stoller (drums (drum set)), Barney Kessel (guitar, electric guitar), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Billie Holiday (vocals), Harry “Sweets” Edison (trumpet), Jimmy Rowles (piano), Joe Mondragon (double bass) and Red Mitchell (double bass).
Which label released Songs for Distingué Lovers?
Songs for Distingué Lovers was released in 1958 on Verve Records (MG V-8257).
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