I agree with the previous comment, only when she said that Billie Holiday is Billie Holiday - so when I listened to the album, I didn't expect Billie Holiday. I expected Monica Lynk (who I'd heard a lot about locally) to sing some songs that Billie sang.I think she did an excellent job! Her vocals are outstanding. She has another album (or so I heard) that I am trying to find but haven't yet. I was very impressed.As with any great artist that is honored, if you expect to hear that artist, you will inevitably be disappointed. I think that Monica displayed her own style while paying homage. I gave 2 albums as christmas gifts a couple of years ago and they loved it too!