NO REGRETS: THE MUSIC AND SPIRIT OF BILLIE HOLIDAY SHOW CREDITS
EPISODE 2
“No Regrets” Artist: Billie Holiday and her Orchestra Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1 Label: Columbia Records Author(s): Ingraham/Tobias (In the clear at open: 25 seconds) Session 1936-Jul-10 Date: Friday, July 10, 1936 Location: New York City, 1776 Broadway Band: Billie Holiday and her Orchestra Type: AT/MT Session Musician(s): Bass: Peterson, Pete Clarinet: Shaw, Artie Drums: Cole, Cozy Guitar: McDonough, Dick Piano: Bushkin, Joe Trumpet: Berigan, Bunny https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0012_1936-jul-10.html
“God Bless the Child” Artist: Billie Holiday with Count Basie Album: Billie Holiday On Verve (1946-1959), Vol. 05/10 Label: Verve 1956 Author: Herzog/Holiday (In the clear: :50 seconds) Session 1956-Jun-07 Date: Thursday, June 7, 1956 Location: New York City, Fine Sound Studios Band: Billie Holiday with Tony Scott and his Orchestra Type: MT Session Musician (s): Bass: Bell, Aaron Clarinet: Scott, Tony Drums: McBrowne, Lenny Guitar: Burrell, Kenny Piano: Kelly, Wynton Sax, Tenor: Quinchette, Paul Trumpet: Shavers, Charlie https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0142_1956-jun-07.html
“Queer Notions” Artist: Fletcher Henderson Album: Queer Notions / King Porter's Stomp Label: Columbia 1933 Author: Horace Henderson (arranger) In the clear: :36 Session: 9/22/1933 Location: New York, New York Artist: Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra Session Musician (s): Leader: Henderson, Fletcher Bass: Kirby, John Drums: Johnson, Walter Guitar: Addison, Bernard Piano: Henderson, Horace Clarinet: Jefferson, Hilton/ Procope, Russell/ Hawkins, Coleman Sax, Alto: Jefferson, Hilton/ Procope, Russell Sax, Tenor: Hawkins, Coleman Trombone: Jones, Claude/Wells, Dicky Trumpet: Smith, Russell Vocalist: Allen, Henry Note: According to Ruppli Decca, Ruppli session personnel note: Russell Smith, Bobby Stark (trumpet), Henry "Red" Allen (trumpet, vocals), Claude Jones, Dicky Wells (trombone), Russell Procope, Hilton Jefferson (clarinet, alto saxophone), Coleman Hawkins (clarinet, tenor saxophone), Horace Henderson (piano, arranger), Bernard Addison (guitar), John Kirby (bass), Walter Johnson (drums), Fletcher Henderson (arranger, director). : arranged by Will Hudson. https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000358752/W265135-Queer_notions-1
“Baltimore Buzz” Artist: Eubie Blake and his Shuffle Along Orchestra Album: (In the Mood for Jazz and Blues, Vol. 10) Label: Victor Author: Blake, Eubie In the clear: 21 seconds Session Take 2 Date: 7/15/1921 Location: New York, New York Session Musician (s): Composer, Leader: Blake, Eubie https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-188961/
“Careless Love” Artist: Bessie Smith Album: Careless Love Blues / He's Gone Blues Label: Columbia Author: W. C. Handy (lyricist) In the clear: :46 Session 5-26-25 Date: 5/26/1925 Location: New York, New York Session Musicians: Vocalist: Smith, Bessie Piano: Longshaw, Fred Trombone: Green, Charlie Cornet: Armstrong, Louis https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000030391/W140626-Careless_love_blues https://www.discogs.com/release/12016479-Bessie-Smith-Careless-Love-Blues-Hes-Gone-Blues
“Gimme a Pigfoot” Artist: Bessie Smith Album: Gimme A Pigfoot / Take Me For A Buggy Ride Label: Okeh Author/Composer: Wesley Wilson (composer), Wesley Wilson (lyricist) (In the clear: 1:07) Session: 11/24/1933 Location: New York, New York Session Musician(s) Musical Group: Buck and his Band Vocalist: Bessie Smith Piano: Buck Washington Trombone: Jack Teagarden String Bass: Billy Taylor Trumpet: Frankie Newton Banjo: Bobby Johnson Clarinet: Benny Goodman Tenor Saxophone: Chu Berry Bandleader: Buck Washington https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000042073/W152578-Gimme_a_pigfoot https://www.discogs.com/release/4830801-Bessie-Smith-Gimme-A-Pigfoot-Take-Me-For-A-Buggy-Ride
“Ain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do” Artist: Billie Holiday Album: Billie Holiday On Verve (1946-1959), Vol. 09/10 Label: Brunswick/Verve 1949 Author(s): Grainger/Robbins In the clear: 1st post :57 2nd post :08 Session 1956-Nov-10 Date: Saturday, November 10, 1956 Location: New York City, Carnegie Hall Band: Chico Hamilton Quintet Type: LR/UN Notes: First set of two sets Session Musician (s): Announcer: Millstein, Gilbert Bass: Smith, Carson Drums: Hamilton, Chico Guitar: Burrell, Kenny Piano: Drinkard, Carl / Scott, Tony Sax, Tenor: Hawkins, Coleman Trumpet: Eldridge, Roy https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0153_1956-nov-10.html
“Gully Low Blues” Artist: Louis Armstrong and his Hot Sevens Album: Louis Armstrong And His Hot Seven Label: Columbia, 1927 Author: Louis Armstrong In the clear: :Ist Post: :57 2nd Post: :22 Session, Take D Date: 5/14/1927 Location: Chicago, Illinois Session Musician (s): Clarinet: Dodds, Johnny Drums: Dodds, Baby Banjo, Guitar: St. Cyr, Johnny Piano: Armstrong, Lil Hardin Trombone: Ory, Kid Trumpet/Cornet/Vocalist: Armstrong, Louis Tuba: Briggs, Pete https://www.discogs.com/release/12565338-Louis-Armstrong-And-His-Hot-Seven-Louis-Armstrong-And-His-Hot-Seven-1927 https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000207521/W80877-Gully_low_blues
“Farewell to Storyville” From the 1946 film "New Orleans” Artist: Billie Holiday/Louis Armstrong Album: Billie Holiday - Rare Live Recordings 1934-1959 Label: ESP 1947 (2007) Author: Williams/Williams In the clear: 1:02 Session Musician (s): Bass: Callender, Red Clarinet: Bigard, Barney Drums: Singleton, Zutty Guitar: Scott, Bud Piano: Beal, Charlie Trombone: Ory, Kid Trumpet: Armstrong, Louis https://www.billieholiday.be/song/0076_farewell_to_storyville.html
“Ethel Sings ‘Em” Artist: Ethel Waters Album: Black Swan/1992 BMG Milan reissue Label: Biograph/ JazzAge 1922 (2014) In the clear: 1:02 Session Musicians Piano: Johnson, J.C. Group: Fletcher Henderson Orchestra
“Fine and Mellow” Artist: Billie Holiday Album: The Very Best Of Billie Holiday, Vol.1 (Verve 547 494-2) Label: Verve 1939 Author: Holiday In the clear: :52 Session 1939-Apr-20 Date: Thursday, April 20, 1939 Location: New York City, 711 Fifth Avenue, World Broadcasting Studio Band: Frank Newton and his Café Society Orchestra Type: AT/MT Session Musician (s): Bass: Williams, John Drums: Dougherty, Eddie Guitar: McLin, Jimmy Piano: White, Sonny Sax, Alt: Smith, Tab Sax, Soprano: Smith, Tab Sax, Tenor: Hollon, Kenneth / Payne, Stanley Trumpet: Newton, Frankie https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0043_1939-apr-20.html
“Stompin’ at the Savoy” Artist: Chick Webb Album: Stomping At The Savoy / Why Should I Beg For Love Label: Columbia 1934 >> "Spring The Well" Decca 1934 Author: Edgar Sampson In the clear: :23 Session Date: 5/18/1934 Location: New York, New York Band: Chick Webb's Savoy Orchestra, Drum and Bandleader: Chick Webb https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000042212/W152740-Stomping_at_the_Savoy https://www.discogs.com/release/7312530-Chick-Webbs-Savoy-Orchestra-Stomping-At-The-Savoy-Why-Should-I-Beg-For-Love
“Handful of Keys” Artist: Fats Waller Album: Handful Of Keys Label: RCA Victor Author: Waller, Fats In the clear: :11 Session Take 1 Date: 3/1/1929 Location: New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall Piano: Waller, Fats https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800023472/BVE-49759-Handful_of_keys https://www.discogs.com/release/3772283-Fats-Waller-His-Rhythm-Handful-Of-Keys
“Tap Dance Music” Artist: Unknown Album: Unknown In the clear: :20
“Relaxin’” Artist: Willie “The Lion” Smith Album: "Echoes of Spring" 1992 Milan (BMG) reissue Label: Good Time Jazz, 1995 Author: Smith, Willie In the clear: 1st post :06 2nd post :31 Piano: Willie "The Lion" Smith https://www.discogs.com/release/11071770-Willie-Smith-Echoes-Of-Spring
“Your Mother’s Son-In-Law" Artist: Billie Holiday/Benny Goodman Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1/5, Disk 1 Label: Columbia 1933 Author: Holiner/Nichols In the clear: First post 1 :13 2nd post: : 40 3rd post: 29 Session 1933-Nov-27 Date: Monday, November 27, 1933 Location: New York City, 55 Fifth Avenue Band: Benny Goodman and his Orchestra Type: MT Session Musician(s) Arranger: Schutt, Arthur Bass: Bernstein, Artie Clarinet: Goodman, Benny Drums: Krupa, Gene Guitar: McDonough, Dick Piano: (Sullivan, Joe?) / (Washington, Buck?) Sax, Tenor: Karle, Arthur Trombone: Teagarden, Jack Trumpet: Clay, Shirley / Teagarden, Charlie https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0001_1933-nov-27.html
“Riffin’ the Scotch” Artist: Billie Holiday/Benny Goodman Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1/5, Disk 1 Label: Columbia 1933 Authors: Goodman-Buck-McDonough In the clear: :33 Session 1933-Dec-18 Date: Monday, December 18, 1933 Location: New York City, 55 Fifth Avenue Band: Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Type: MT Session Musician (s): Arranger: Schutt, Arthur Bass: Bernstein, Artie Clarinet: Goodman, Benny Drums: Krupa, Gene Guitar: McDonough, Dick Piano: (Sullivan, Joe?) / (Washington, Buck?) Sax, Tenor: Karle, Arthur Trombone: Teagarden, Jack Trumpet: Clay, Shirley / Teagarden, Charlie https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0003_1933-dec-18.html
“I Wished on the Moon” Artist: Billie Holiday/Teddy Wilson Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1/5, Disk 1 Label: Brunswick Author: Parker/Ranger In the clear: 1:43 Session 1935-Jul-02 Date: Tuesday, July 2, 1935 Location: New York City, 1776 Broadway Band: Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson Orchestra Type: MT Session Musician (s): Bass: Kirby, John Clarinet: Goodman, Benny Drums: Cole, Cozy Guitar: Truehart, John Piano: Wilson, Teddy Sax, Tenor: Webster, Ben Trumpet: Eldridge, Roy https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0005_1935-jul-02.html
“Miss Brown to You” Artist: Billie Holiday/Teddy Wilson Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1/5, Disk 1 Label: Brunswick Authors: Ranger/Robin/Whiting In the clear: 1:21 Session 1935-Jul-02 Date: Tuesday, July 2, 1935 Location: New York City, 1776 Broadway Band: Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson Orchestra Type: MT Session Musician (s): Bass: Kirby, John Clarinet: Goodman, Benny Drums: Cole, Cozy Guitar: Truehart, John Piano: Wilson, Teddy Sax, Tenor: Webster, Ben Trumpet: Eldridge, Roy https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0005_1935-jul-02.html
"Symphony in Black: ‘Jealousy 1’, ‘Jealousy 2’ and ‘The Saddest Tale’” Artist: Duke Ellington/Billie Holiday, 1935 [Film] Album: Symphony in Black Author: Ellington, Duke Title: Symphony in Black: Jealousy 1 In the clear: :29 Title: Symphony in Black: Jealousy 2 In the clear: 35 Title: Symphony in Black: The Saddest Tale In the clear: 1:27 Ralph Zukor Presents "Symphony in Black" 1934 Paramount film Duke Ellington and his Orchestra Trumpet: Whetsol, Arthur/ Jenkins, Freddy/ Williams, Cootie Trombone: Nanton, Joe/ Brown, Lawrence/ Tizol, Juan Reeds: Bigard, Barney/ Hodges, Johnny/ Hardwick, Otto/ Carney, Harry Piano: Ellington, Duke Guitar: Guy, Fred Acoustic Double Bass: Braud, Wellman Percussion: Greer, Sonny Vocals: Holiday, Billie Bessie Dudley The Three Rhythm Kings: augmented in some shots with musicians from the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. (Personnel on Camera) Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/jots.200019804 Session 1935-Mar-12 Date: Tuesday, March 12, 1935 Location: Paramount Film Studios (Astoria, Long Island, New York), Film 'Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life' Band: Duke Ellington and his Orchestra Type: FILM/ORB Notes: 2 tracks were added: track 1 and 3 are the original audio tracks of the intro resp. end of the movie 'Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life'. Together, these three tracks cover the complete audio of this movie. Session Musician(s): Banjo: Guy, Fred Bass: Braud, Wellman Clarinet: Bigard, Barney / Royal, Marshall Drums: Greer, Sonny Piano: Ellington, Duke Sax, Alt: Hodges, Johnny / Royal, Marshall Sax, Baritone: Carney, Harry Sax, Tenor: Brigard, Barney Trombone: Brown, Lawrence / Nanton, Joe / Tizol, Juan Trumpet: Jenkins, Freddie / Whetsol, Arthur / Williams, Cootie https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0004_1935-mar-12.html
“Billie’s Blues” Artist: Billie Holiday Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1/5, Disk 1 Label: Columbia 1936 >> Vocalion 1936 Author: Holiday In the clear: 2:37 Session 1936-Jul-10 Date: Friday, July 10, 1936 Location: New York City, 1776 Broadway Band: Billie Holiday and her Orchestra Type: AT/MT Session Musician (s): Bass: Peterson, Pete Clarinet: Shaw, Artie Drums: Cole, Cozy Guitar: McDonough, Dick Piano: Bushkin, Joe Trumpet: Berigan, Bunny https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0012_1936-jul-10.html
“No Regrets” Artist: Billie Holiday Album: Complete Columbia Golden Years Recordings Vol. 1/5, Disk 1 Label: Columbia 1936 In the clear: 1:09 Session 1936-Jul-10 Date: Friday, July 10, 1936 Location: New York City, 1776 Broadway Band: Billie Holiday and her Orchestra Type: AT/MT Session Musician(s): Bass: Peterson, Pete Clarinet: Shaw, Artie Drums: Cole, Cozy Guitar: McDonough, Dick Piano: Bushkin, Joe Trumpet: Berigan, Bunny https://www.billieholiday.be/session/0012_1936-jul-10.html
NO REGRETS: THE MUSIC AND SPIRIT OF BILLIE HOLIDAY SHOW CREDITS