Teddy Wilson - With Billie in Mind

The concept seemed so logical that it was surprising that no one else had thought of it earlier. Producer Hank O'Neal suggested to the veteran swing pianist Teddy Wilson that he record a set of Billie Holiday tunes since "Lady Day" had cut many of her greatest sides with Wilson in the 1930s.

This solo CD, which was originally a 14-song album, has been expanded with the release of six other solos cut at the same sessions. Wilson, who is in peak form, clearly enjoyed playing several tunes that he had not performed in years, and he is heard at the top of his game. Classic swing music.

What a Little Moonlight Can Do
This Year's Kisses
When You're Smiling
Easy to Love
Sugar
Body and Soul
If You Were Mine
Them There Eyes
I'll Never Be the Same
I Wished on the Moon
Why I Was Born
I Cried for You
If Dreams Come True
Fooling Myself
Mean to Me
Nice Work If You Can Get It
I'll Get By
Easy Living
Miss Brown to You
What a Moon, What a Night, What a Girl