The inclusion of Billie Holiday's recording of All of You in the current programme reminded me of the terrific artwork that Verve label owner Norman Granz incorporated. Of course, it's unsurprising given his love of contemporary art. Indeed, around 1970, Granz sold some of his collection of Picasso originals to start up Pablo Records.
Todd Gordon's radio show - The Singers and The Songbook - which was launched in November 2010 stopped running on UK Jazz Radio and Europe Jazz Radio in 2013. But Todd still has a weekly program entitled Todd's Turntable and it's syndicated to some 20 internet and FM stations worldwide. Visit www.toddsturntable.blogspot.com for more information and playlists.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Album Covers: Billie Holiday on Verve
The inclusion of Billie Holiday's recording of All of You in the current programme reminded me of the terrific artwork that Verve label owner Norman Granz incorporated. Of course, it's unsurprising given his love of contemporary art. Indeed, around 1970, Granz sold some of his collection of Picasso originals to start up Pablo Records.
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