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Fine and Mellow (1957 televised performance)

Billie Holiday and jazz ensemble

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Holiday's own blues song, performed on the 1957 television special The Sound of Jazz. Hear the close interplay between her voice and improvised solos by accompanying musicians.

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Source credit: Official Billie Holiday estate website, embedded 1957 performance

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