"I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That's all I know."
Billie Holiday
Amen. Confidence and individuality. Traits that all artists should strive for. Simple as that.
Billie Holiday (1915-1959) was an American jazz singer. Holiday is vaunted as one of the best singers of the 20th century by many. Her unique style consisted of odd phrasing and timing developed in imitation of jazz instruments. Holiday was truly a revolutionary and shaped much of the music to come after her. Though she only helped write a few tunes, her writing credits include several standards including "God Bless The Child", "Fine and Mellow", and "Lady Sings The Blues". Sadly Holiday was another victim of drug and alcohol addiction as so many of the great jazz artists were of that time.
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