Early Mr. B: 1940-1953

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Billy Eckstine was one of the top singers to emerge in the late 1930s and 1940s, with a deep baritone voice that stood apart and became very influential on future jazz singers. He had a broader range than his contemporaries; most of the male singers in black swing orchestras either performed jump tunes or sang ballads with high voices. Eckstine used his deep, masculine voice with equally high skill on romantic ballads and jazz songs, and he was even an underrated scat singer. Eckstine also holds a special place in jazz history because of his leadership of one of the very first bebop orchestras. This important compilation contains 20 of Mr. B’s most beloved jazz recordings, heard together on a single CD for the very first time, with remastered sound, detailed notes by Scott Yanow and rare historic photos.

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Early Mr. B: 1940-1953
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    		Early Mr. B: 1940-1953
    Billy Eckstine
    Manufacturer: Jazz Legends
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. My Heart Beats For You
    2. Ann
    3. Jelly, Jelly
    4. Water Boy
    5. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
    6. Jitney Man
    7. Stormy Monday Blues
    8. I Stay In The Mood For You
    9. I Want To Talk About You
    10. Lonesome Lover Blues
    11. I Love The Rhythm In A Riff
    12. Prisoner Of Love
    13. All I Sing Is Blues
    14. Tell Me Pretty Baby
    15. Oo Bop Sh'Bam
    16. All The Things You Are
    17. Blues For Sale
    18. Everything I Have Is Yours
    19. I Apologize
    20. St. Louis Blues (Parts 1 & 2)

    Album Description

    Billy Eckstine was one of the top singers to emerge in the late 1930s and 1940s, with a deep baritone voice that stood apart and became very influential on future jazz singers. He had a broader range than his contemporaries; most of the male singers in black swing orchestras either performed jump tunes or sang ballads with high voices. Eckstine used his deep, masculine voice with equally high skill on romantic ballads and jazz songs, and he was even an underrated scat singer. Eckstine also holds a special place in jazz history because of his leadership of one of the very first bebop orchestras. This important compilation contains 20 of Mr. B's most beloved jazz recordings, heard together on a single CD for the very first time, with remastered sound, detailed notes by Scott Yanow and rare historic photos.

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