Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection (2005)
This remarkable DVD includes rare TV and film performances, an especially rare radio interview with Mike Wallace, an audio-only rehearsal session with pianist Jimmy Rowles, audio interviews with friends and fellow musicians, an interactive timeline and an evocative photo-document gallery featuring hundreds of dates and images, from rare photos to personal letters, plus Lady Day's complete recording history for major record companies. Performance highlights include three from 1956's 'Stars Of Jazz' TV that are seen here for the first time since their original broadcast, Holiday's first appearance on film, Duke Ellington's "Saddest Tale," and the classic "Fine And Mellow" with Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and other jazz greats.
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: October 25, 2005
Cast
- Billie Holiday - Herself
- Duke Ellington - Himself
- Louis Armstrong - Himself
- Bobby Troup - Narrator
Production: Multiprises LLC, Hip-O Records, Universal Music Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection about?
- This remarkable DVD includes rare TV and film performances, an especially rare radio interview with Mike Wallace, an audio-only rehearsal session with pianist Jimmy Rowles, audio interviews with friends and fellow musicians, an interactive timeline and an evocative photo-document gallery featuring hundreds of dates and images, from rare photos to personal letters, plus Lady Day's complete recording history for major record companies. Performance highlights include three from 1956's 'Stars Of Jazz' TV that are seen here for the first time since their original broadcast, Holiday's first appearance on film, Duke Ellington's "Saddest Tale," and the classic "Fine And Mellow" with Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and other jazz greats.
- Who stars in Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection?
- Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection stars Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Troup.
- How long is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection?
- Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection?
- Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection produced?
- Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection was produced in United States of America.