[Fine And Mellow] 1944 Billie Holiday

marlon1972 Says:

Sep 15, 2009 - she's the greatest

mjmurdock Says:

Sep 21, 2009 - best comment, those "so-called-singers" dont know a thing about what "interpretation" is.

kavikarkaino Says:

Sep 25, 2009 - WOW!

grai Says:

Sep 27, 2009 - I agree with all of that - I feel so glad someone wonderful genius thought about filming her makes life worth living (as all High Art does)

swampgravy Says:

Sep 27, 2009 - Thanks, Grai. It is so refreshing when dialogue in the YouTube venue is positive and teaching, as many of your comments here have taught me. Thanks to everyone who has shared their thoughts on this incredible performance.

HEADSUPBERKELEY Says:

Sep 29, 2009 - WHO IS THIS GREAT TRUMPET PLAYER. Man he really got me going. So FINE! Thanks Bb

djeondj Says:

Oct 2, 2009 - amen :D!!

tl617 Says:

Oct 3, 2009 - The trumpeter who comes in at 5:48 is Roy Eldridge.

HEADSUPBERKELEY Says:

Oct 3, 2009 - MAN he is better than Miles ok they are different! AWESOMe Miles asked me out once I couldn't go but I was happy because he married Cecilley after that!!!! Love you for tellin me Bb

HEADSUPBERKELEY Says:

Oct 3, 2009 - who is the Haole Bass Sax Man? Bb he be really cool playing then! Bb

gianca60 Says:

Oct 6, 2009 - Is this the best jam ever filmed? Maybe yes.

sdwalm Says:

Oct 6, 2009 - Billie looks like she's in ecstasy while she's singing this! Marvelous!

DelonSamourai Says:

Oct 7, 2009 - Usually song and jazz couldnt give a good cocktail, but it was very different for Billie.

tl617 Says:

Oct 10, 2009 - Perhaps you are referring to Baritone sax man Gerry Mulligan.

MrPetepohl1 Says:

Oct 10, 2009 - this is truly WONDERFUL! I have played it many,many times. BILLIE at Her very Best. 4 "Giants" of the Saxophone to back Her up. It really does not get any better than this,I have been listening to Jazz for 65 yrs now. THANKS !

willy1986tralara Says:

Oct 11, 2009 - buffff this is orgasm

gator915 Says:

Oct 14, 2009 - This is not 1944! This is from 1957!

valentynesuite Says:

Oct 26, 2009 - I'M ON MY KNEES!!!BILLIE'S THE BEST

otto22ful Says:

Oct 30, 2009 - que video por dios lo veo desde que tengo 14 años me parte el craño

oldtimejazzfan Says:

Nov 6, 2009 - It's a Baritone sax, played by Gerry Mulligan.

obcalif Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - How many bags of the horse was she riding ?

angelcry105 Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - Amazing!!! I couldn't get enough of her happy, dreamy face and stirring vocals. WOW.

swampgravy Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - "...the stripes are really yellow..." Oh, yeah.

willy1986tralara Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - i think a lot of. she have very brilliant eyes... but that´s not important man, just hear the music

ltbmuse Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - A gem. Her face is as richly expressive as her voice. She can inject more meaning into one line than most can manage in a whole song.