This studio album by the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, released in 1958 captures Holiday during a period of both personal turmoil and professional resurgence.
Recorded on February 14, 1955, at Fine Sound Studios in New York City it was released in 1958. The LP features Holiday’s signature vocal style, marked by her emotive and deeply personal interpretation of songs; the arrangements on the album were crafted by Ray Ellis known for his sophisticated and lush arrangements that provided the musical backdrop for Holiday’s vocals. His work on “Stay with Me” complements Holiday’s style, adding a refined yet emotionally charged layer to the tracks.
The album stands as a testament to her enduring talent and resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges. The choice of songs includes a mix of standards and jazz classics that Holiday had a special affinity for this work. Each song’s lyrics and mood align with the overarching themes of longing, heartbreak.
“Stay with Me” remains compelling and powerful, showcasing her resilience and dedication to Billie Holiday’s art: the album captures a significant moment in her career, reflecting both her personal struggles and her unwavering commitment to her music.
Album: Billie Holiday - Stay with Me
Label: Ermitage Records - VNL 22686
UPC: 3770024956863
FORMAT: LP 12", YELLOW VINYL
Year of Production: 1958
GENRE: Jazz
STYLE: Blues, Vocal
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. I Wished On The Moon
2. Ain't Misbehavin'
3. Everything Happens To Me
4. Say It Ain't So
5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Side B:
1. Always
2. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
3. How Deep Is The Ocean?
4. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
5. I Cried For You
Artist: Billy Holiday
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Ermitage Records is one of the longest-running independent record labels specializing in classical and jazz music. Born in the mid-eighties with the publication of some vinyl records by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, it later released CDs of the world’s leading opera, symphonic and chamber artists.
It has always stood out for the quality of its recordings, the careful selection of its repertoire and the care of its editions. Thanks to its constant commitment to the enhancement and publication of musical heritage, the label has become an important point of reference for collectors and music enthusiasts from all over the world.
Along with names such as *Rubinstein*, *Callas*, *Pollini*, *Benedetti Michelangeli* and *Segovia*, over the years the label’s production - distributed in Europe, Japan and the USA - has expanded to artists such as Lucio Dalla, Eugenio Finardi or Stefano Bollani.
In addition to CD titles, Ermitage Records offers for some years reissues in vinyl 180 grams of jazz classics (with names such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker), classical music (Italian Quartet, I Musici and others) and of Italian signwriting (Endrigo, Gaber, Jannacci, Tenco) with remarkable success. With a library of over 400 titles marketed on its own and under license, Ermitage Records also produces editorial series for important Italian newspapers such as Il Corriere della Sera and La Repubblica and for other editorial groups such as Mondadori, RCS, Hobby & Work.
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