Time: 59:17
Size: 135.7 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2014
Art: Front
[4:36] 1. Body And Soul
[3:21] 2. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
[5:04] 3. Fine And Mellow
[3:44] 4. Them There Eyes
[4:27] 5. You've Changed
[5:31] 6. God Bless The Child
[4:25] 7. How Deep Is The Ocean
[3:17] 8. Strange Fruit
[4:00] 9. Lady Sings The Blues
[4:19] 10. Do Nothing 'til You Hear From Me
[4:00] 11. You Go To My Head
[3:41] 12. They Can't Take That Away From Me
[3:30] 13. Now Or Never
[5:14] 14. Don't Explain
Renowned Canadian multi-genre chanteuse Molly Johnson has just released her sixth studio album, Because Of Billie!
“For years, people have said to me, ‘You are so much like Billie Holliday,’” says Johnson by way of explanation for this ambitious and also deeply personal project, presenting 14 songs of Lady Day’s cherished standards. “My response has been ‘No, I am because of Billie.” During the recording, Molly looked to infuse this project with her idol’s spirit, preparing the songs emotionally and technically so many could be recorded in one take. “Billie and her generation were the civil rights movement, they moved forward. That generation sacrificed and died for my privilege. I am honour-bound to that idea. I love history. I love to look back while pulling forward.” In keeping with the album’s theme, Johnson will also be donating a portion of sales to the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Recorded in Toronto with producers John Bailey and Mike Downes, the album features a stellar cast of musicians that include Robi Botos (Piano), Terry Clarke (Drums), Mike Downes (Bass and Trombone), John Johnson (Tenor Saxophone), Bryden Baird (Flugelhorn and Trumpet) & Colleen Allen (Alto Saxophone and Clarinet).
As singer-songwriter, artist, broadcaster, and philanthropist, her roots are Canadian while her reach is worldwide. Johnson has performed with such diverse artists as Tom Jones, Anne Murray & Lenny Kravitz and has performed for the legendary Quincy Jones, the late Princess of Wales and Nelson Mandela. Molly was awarded the JUNO Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album, and is recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and The Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of her charitable work and contributions to the arts.
“For years, people have said to me, ‘You are so much like Billie Holliday,’” says Johnson by way of explanation for this ambitious and also deeply personal project, presenting 14 songs of Lady Day’s cherished standards. “My response has been ‘No, I am because of Billie.” During the recording, Molly looked to infuse this project with her idol’s spirit, preparing the songs emotionally and technically so many could be recorded in one take. “Billie and her generation were the civil rights movement, they moved forward. That generation sacrificed and died for my privilege. I am honour-bound to that idea. I love history. I love to look back while pulling forward.” In keeping with the album’s theme, Johnson will also be donating a portion of sales to the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Recorded in Toronto with producers John Bailey and Mike Downes, the album features a stellar cast of musicians that include Robi Botos (Piano), Terry Clarke (Drums), Mike Downes (Bass and Trombone), John Johnson (Tenor Saxophone), Bryden Baird (Flugelhorn and Trumpet) & Colleen Allen (Alto Saxophone and Clarinet).
As singer-songwriter, artist, broadcaster, and philanthropist, her roots are Canadian while her reach is worldwide. Johnson has performed with such diverse artists as Tom Jones, Anne Murray & Lenny Kravitz and has performed for the legendary Quincy Jones, the late Princess of Wales and Nelson Mandela. Molly was awarded the JUNO Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album, and is recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and The Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of her charitable work and contributions to the arts.
Because Of Billie
I don't know how many Billie's tribute albums there is, but it's sure a lot ! This one is sometimes OK, and sometimes not. Anyway, I like it.
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