Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday Billie Holiday American jazz singer (1915–1959) This article is about the singer. For her self-titled 1954 album, see Billie Holiday (album). For the 1959 album originally titled Billie Holiday, see Last Recording. Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Billie Holiday Holiday with her dog, Mister c. 1947 Born Eleanora Fagan (1915-04-07)April…

GENRES: Blues, Jazz, Female Vocalist

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