The Legendary Masters Unissued or Rare 1935-58 (compilation)
release date: 1988
format: 3 lp vinyl box set (RARELP 01/03)
[album rate: 4 / 5]
producer: various
label: Recording Arts Reference Edition - nationality: USA
A 3 lp box set released on Recording Arts Reference Edition (aka RARE) in an Italian print. The box set is a fine collection spanning recordings from more than two decades in various line-ups featuring Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra, Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra, Benny Carter & His All Star Orchestra, Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra, Louis Armstrong & His Hot Six, Stan Getz & His Quartet, and from 1952-58 just Billie Holiday flanked by some of jazz' greatest.
Highly recommended.