KWXY Presents ● The Music of Billie Holiday

Portrait of Billie Holiday, Downbeat, New York, N.Y., ca. Feb. 1947 - Library of Congress / Photographer: William P. Gottlieb

Billie Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an innovative influence on jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. She was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.

KWXY Presents ● “The Music of Billie Holiday” today at 5pm hosted by Louie Comella, on KWXY Music Radio 92.3FM ● 1340AM ● streaming at kwxy.com and ivoxradio.com