Billie Holiday, who, along with The Count Basie Orchestra, and Jimmy Rushing, performed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem on this day in 1937.  Information about this talented singer can be found here:

PBS: http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_holiday_billie.htm                                      NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/14894617/billie-holiday

Official Website: http://www.billieholiday.com/                                                                           Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs

 

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