Originally released in 1955 on Clef Records, Music for Torching captures Billie Holiday in her later period, returning to small group jazz after years of string-backed big band arrangements.Produced by Norman Granz, the sessions brought together a cast of jazz greats including Harry “Sweets” Edison, Benny Carter, Jimmy Rowles, and Barney Kessel.Their subtle support enhances Billie’s deeply expressive voice, which here sounds both fragile and defiant.This 180g pink vinyl reissue includes two bonus tracks from the same sessions and specially written liner notes by Brian Morton and Jazz Magazine, offering fresh insight into this late-career gem.
Tracks:
Side A1. It Had To Be You – 4:022. Come Rain Or Come Shine – 4:243. I Don’t Want To Cry Anymore – 3:544. I Don’t Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You – 4:285. What’s New? – 4:17 *Side B1. A Fine Romance – 3:332. Gone With The Wind – 3:263. I Get A Kick Out Of You – 5:404. Isn’t This A Lovely Day? – 4:155. Everything I Have Is Yours – 4:30 ** Bonus tracks
