Billie Holiday

Billie was an American jazz and blues vocalist active from 1915 to 1959, known for her distinctive interpretations of standards and swing material. Her career spanned several decades during jazz's golden era, and she became recognized as a major figure in vocal jazz and traditional pop. Her artistic legacy includes ten recorded compact discs. Billie's influence extended across multiple genres including rock and indie music, establishing her as one of jazz's enduring legends. She passed away in 1959 from cirrhosis.