Jazz Archives N°31: Ladies Sing Jazz – Historic Female Jazz Vocal Legends (1925-1940) _ Audio CD

Product Information

• UPC: 3540131575123
• Product Type: Digital Audio CD
• Genre: Jazz / Blues
• Period: 1925–1940
• Format: Digital Audio (Disc)
• Label: Jazz Archives, a label of EP 188, bd Voltaire, 75011 Paris / Auvidis
• Re-mastering: EPM RE-MASTERING NO NOISE SYSTEM by DYAM (Paris)
• Made In: France

Overview

"Jazz Archives N°31: Ladies Sing Jazz" is a meticulously remastered digital audio compilation that celebrates the pioneering era of female jazz vocalists. This landmark collection features timeless recordings from legendary artists including Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters, Adelaide Hall, and Ivie Anderson. Spanning recordings from 1925 to 1940, the album encapsulates the vibrant energy and soulful expression of early jazz and blues, with interpretations of classics like "St. Louis Blues" and "Careless Love Blues" by masters such as W.C. Handy and others.

French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)

_"Jazz Archives N°31: Ladies Sing Jazz" est une compilation audio numérique méticuleusement remastérisée qui célèbre l'ère pionnière des chanteuses de jazz. Cette collection emblématique présente des enregistrements intemporels d'artistes légendaires telles que Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters, Adelaide Hall et Ivie Anderson. S'étendant de 1925 à 1940, l'album capture l'énergie vibrante et l'expression pleine d'âme du jazz et du blues anciens, avec des interprétations de classiques comme "St. Louis Blues" et "Careless Love Blues" composés par des maîtres tels que W.C. Handy, entre autres.

Product Features

• Format & Media: Digital Audio CD
• Audio Quality: Remastered with state-of-the-art "No Noise System" ensuring a pristine listening experience
• Recording Era: Historic recordings from 1925 to 1940 showcasing original performances by pioneering jazz vocalists
• Packaging: Includes detailed liner notes and historical photographs (Photos by X: Drawing: M. Taraskoff; Cover Design by Jean Buzelin)

Interesting Facts

• Historic Lineup:

  • Bessie Smith (featuring Louis Armstrong on select tracks from 1925–1930)
  • Billie Holiday (with Teddy Wilson and Lester Young from 1936–1939)
  • Ella Fitzgerald (accompanied by Chick Webb from 1937–1939)
  • Ethel Waters (featuring Duke Ellington from 1932–1939)
  • Adelaide Hall (with Duke Ellington from 1927–1933)
  • Ivie Anderson (with Duke Ellington from 1940)

• Timeless Repertoire:
  The album features 20 tracks including jazz classics such as "St. Louis Blues" (3:09), "Careless Love Blues" (3:23), "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (2:58), "Pennies From Heaven" (3:15), and "I Can't Get Started" (2:46), among others. Each track reflects the innovative spirit and emotional depth of early jazz.

• Remastering Excellence:
  The recordings have been remastered using EPM's "No Noise System" by DYAM in Paris, ensuring that these historic gems are preserved with superior sound quality for today’s audiences.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

• Interprètes Historiques :

  • Bessie Smith (accompagnée de Louis Armstrong sur certaines pistes de 1925-1930)
  • Billie Holiday (avec Teddy Wilson et Lester Young de 1936-1939)
  • Ella Fitzgerald (accompagnée par Chick Webb de 1937-1939)
  • Ethel Waters (avec Duke Ellington de 1932-1939)
  • Adelaide Hall (avec Duke Ellington de 1927-1933)
  • Ivie Anderson (avec Duke Ellington en 1940)

• Répertoire Intemporel :
  L'album comprend 20 morceaux, notamment des classiques du jazz tels que "St. Louis Blues" (3:09), "Careless Love Blues" (3:23), "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (2:58), "Pennies From Heaven" (3:15) et "I Can't Get Started" (2:46). Chaque piste reflète l'esprit innovant et la profondeur émotionnelle du jazz d'époque.

• Excellence du Remastering :
  Les enregistrements ont été remastérisés grâce au système "No Noise" d'EPM par DYAM à Paris, garantissant que ces joyaux historiques soient préservés avec une qualité sonore supérieure pour le public contemporain.

Track Listing

1. St. Louis Blues – 3:09 (W.C. Handy)
2. Careless Love Blues – 3:23 (W.C. Handy)
3. Alexander's Ragtime Band – 2:58 (Berlin)
4. On Revival Day – 2:55 (A. Razaf)
5. Pennies From Heaven – 3:15 (Burke - Johnston)
6. My Man – 3:02 (M. Yvain-Pollock)
7. I Can't Get Started – 2:46 (V. Duke - G. Gershwin)
8. Sugar – 2:45 (Alexander - Pinkard - Mitchell)
9. Fine and Mellow – 3:13 (B. Holiday)
10. Hallelujah! – 4:00 (Yourmans - Robins - Grey)
11. A-Tisket, A-Tasket – 2:38 (Feldman - E. Fitzgerald)
12. Undecided – 3:15 (S. Robins - C. Shavers)
13. F.D.R. Jones – 2:54 (Rome)
14. 'Tain't What You Do – 3:04 (Young - Oliver)
15. I Can't Give You Anything But Love – 3:03 (Fields - McHugh)
16. Don't Blame Me – 3:07 (Fields - McHugh)
17. Georgia On My Mind – 3:17 (H. Carmichael - S. Gorell)
18. The Blues I Love To Sing – (J. Miley - E. Ellington) (Duration not specified)
19. I Must Have That Man – 3:07 (Fields - McHugh)
20. Solitude – 2:55 (E. Ellington - DeLange - I. Mills)
21. Stormy Weather – 2:29 (Arlen - Koehler)

Notes:

• Tracks 1-4 feature Bessie Smith, accompanied by Louis Armstrong (1925–1930).
• Tracks 5-9 feature Billie Holiday, with Teddy Wilson and Lester Young (1936–1939).
• Tracks 10-14 feature Ella Fitzgerald, with Chick Webb (1937–1939).
• Tracks 15-17 feature Ethel Waters, with Duke Ellington (1932–1939).
• Tracks 18-19 feature Adelaide Hall, with Duke Ellington (1927–1933).
• Track 20-21 feature Ivie Anderson, with Duke Ellington (1940).

Publishers

Jazz Archives, a label of EP 188, bd Voltaire, 75011 Paris. Distributed by Auvidis.
Cover Design by Jean Buzelin
Photos & Drawings: M. Taraskoff
Digital remastering by EPM using DYAM's No Noise System in Paris.

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