YOU ARE EDITING THE MASTER SHOW RECORD, NOT YOUR PERSONAL LIST!
Please . . . .
Enter GENERIC data for everyone to use
Specifics about your recording go in the 'Notes' on
your list
No mic or recording info here
Do not list track numbers or timings
Use Initial Capitals For Just About Everything
Historical info and cross-references welcome
If you make a mistake, click on the show date to reload
Compilation Name: Edit this compilation's name
Date: ??/??/39
Year: 1939
Venue: Take Two - Billie Holiday and Lester Young
City: BBC
State: Radio 4
Set I
The recordings that Billie Holiday made with saxophonist Lester Young were lauded for the way in which both artists complemented one another's sound. He called her Lady Day and she nicknamed him Prez because of his presidential mastery of his instrument.
But away from the studio they also shared addictions to alcohol and drugs, which led to their early deaths. Richard is joined by jazz singer Clare Teal and saxophone player and jazz writer Dave Gelly to explore the personalities of Young and Holiday and to investigate their musical legacy.
Click 'Edit Show' or the 'Set I(II)(III)' or 'Comment' text to make corrections.
If this is a duplicate or incorrect entry and should be merged, use the
Request Merge page.