If you are a fan of 'Lady Day' (well, who isn't?) then you could do worse than listen to this beautifully crafted album by L'Orange which is also available as a free download. It's a trip-hop tribute to the great singer and in the words of the artists:
Billie Holiday is my muse. Her creative vision and stylistic integrity have influenced both my music and my writing. When I decided to work on this project, I wanted to approach it with respect for her music. I wanted these remixes to be both inspired by and dedicated to the life and craft of one of the most innovative and soulful singers of all time. Each track is designed to represent a significant part of Billie Holiday’s life.
Actually, my opening line does this album a great disservice, alongside the 'Billie Holliday Remixed and Re-imagined' album it is a great primer for anyone unfamiliar with Ms Holliday's work. Her voice and languid style lend themselves so beautifully to the downtempo dance style of trip hop and I love how the music conjures up the smoky jazz joints of the 30s and 40s.
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