Maurice Cole (pianist) 4 February 1950, Frederick Fuller (baritone), Maurice Cole (piano) Monday 7 September 1959, Basil Cameron, John Hollingsworth, Constance Shacklock (contralto), Nicanor Zabaleta (harp), Maurice Cole (piano) "One can perhaps scarcely expect subtlety for eight shillings. What we get is sensible work and passable orchestral tone, with the pianoforte’s part a good way the best of the bargain. Would it be better worth while to improve the orchestral tone, and charge a little more for the records – if that could be arranged?". "I have never regarded Mr. Cole as an extremely fine interpreter—more as a sound general utility man. Still,
Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia 1933–1944 how different it was from what Holiday sang. Until that moment, I had not fully gauged how freely imaginative her embellishments could be. By ironing out a phrase here, retarding another there, raising this note, slurring that, she transformed a hopelessly banal and predictable melody into something personal, real, meaningful." "* live recordings" Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia 1933–1944 Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia 1933–1944 is a ten-CD box set of master recordings and alternate takes by jazz singer Billie Holiday that was released by Legacy Recordings in 2000. The box resembles a 78