Strange Fruit [UHQCD] (Japanese Vol. 2: Universal Edition)

Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit [UHQCD] (Japanese Vol. 2: Universal Edition)

The title track, which is so well-known for its accusations of racism, is ''Lady Day's'' masterpiece. The song is a definitive masterpiece that weaves joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness into the unaffected phrasing of the song. Billie Holiday (vo) Sonny White, Eddie Haywood (p) John Williams, John Simmons (b) Ed Shaughnessy, Sidney Catlett (ds) Frank Newton, Doc Cheatum (tp) Vic Dickenson (tb) Tab Smith, Len Davis(sax) and others ★Recorded in New York City on April 20, 1939, March 25, April 1, and April 8, 1944