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Blues Jazz Billie Holiday, Lester Young, "Gloomy Sunday / Night & Day " 78rpm E-

Sold Date: September 9, 2018
Start Date: September 3, 2018
Final Price: $25.00 $17.50 (USD)
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Night And Day recorded December 13, 1939 players include Billie Holiday  Buck Clayton, Harry Edison, Earl Warren, Jack Washington, Lester Young, Joe Sullivan, Freddy Green, Walter Page, Jo Jones. Great Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Jazz. Gloomy Sunday (The Famous Hungarian Suicide Song) with Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra.  recorded August 7, 1941. Billie Holiday performance reminiscent of Strange Fruit.  Columbia record 38044 in E- condition.  A Columbia Sleeve is included. There is evidence of previous enjoyment.  Please see photos.
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