miles davis talks about Billy X a lot in his biog, apparantly he was a baaaaaad cat, wasnt afraid to punch out anyone who gave him shit... but one hell of a good dresser
Btw, my bass instructor played for Billy back in the 80s. He always carried the same pianist with him--a guy who used to back another Billie--Lady Day. He said Billy and band were the nicest, coolest people and that it was a real honor to have played with the great Billy Eckstine.
Quincy Jones is quoted in The Pleasures of Jazz as saying of Eckstine: If hed been white, the sky would have been the limit. As it was, he didnt have his own radio or TV show, much less a movie career. He had to fight the system, so things never quite fell into place."
miles davis talks about Billy X a lot in his biog, apparantly he was a baaaaaad cat, wasnt afraid to punch out anyone who gave him shit... but one hell of a good dresser
IndependentGeorge76 3 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
There is white satin!!
alliecat1941 1 month ago in playlist Oldies Male PopJazzEz
This is a great exercise for my alto sax. Thanks Gilbert! My music instructor
extolnsounds 2 months ago
Btw, my bass instructor played for Billy back in the 80s. He always carried the same pianist with him--a guy who used to back another Billie--Lady Day. He said Billy and band were the nicest, coolest people and that it was a real honor to have played with the great Billy Eckstine.
Kirke182 4 months ago
Love this tempo and arrangement. Very laid back and Billy is as smooth as it gets. Handles the lyrics like the master song stylist he was. Classic!
bolder2009 5 months ago
The good OLD days...
4099aj 5 months ago
Hey, Satin is ebony, not ivory. Where are the "Chocolate Sistas" in the montage? Get it right next time. Always stealing something...
61dune 5 months ago 2
@61dune I was thinking the same thing. This song always made me think of gorgeous black women and I can't get used to this slideshow.
Kirke182 4 months ago
My favorite one:) Try also Kevin Mahogany - he's scat is truly wonderful
8art 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Billy Eckstine
My fave version of this classic.
musiclover59 9 months ago
the Greatest crooner of all time
BigGuyDave524 10 months ago
He is still a legend and always will be
Ms. Mamie
mschrean 10 months ago
So Smooooth! Man he had IT!
edie19591 11 months ago
@edie19591 better than anyone else , no one can sing like Billy
BigGuyDave524 10 months ago
Monster!!!
Please, who konws howe to post LUSH LIFE and MISTY? PLEAAAAAASE
MrSandamiani 1 year ago
Nobody does this song like Mr B.....and no female does this like Ella...
they were greats...no one today can match them!!
daveydee1142 1 year ago
Quincy is right on if he was white hed be as big as bing crosby no doubt
EMCEMITCH 1 year ago
Billy Eckstine was a true crooner with nat cole, sam cooke, johhny mathis & ray charles back in the 1950's.
mrsam2009 1 year ago
He has one of the best voices ever. He has really influenced my singing!
Jazsngr 1 year ago
He's one of my favorite male vocalists!!
Jazsngr 1 year ago
Quincy Jones is quoted in The Pleasures of Jazz as saying of Eckstine: If hed been white, the sky would have been the limit. As it was, he didnt have his own radio or TV show, much less a movie career. He had to fight the system, so things never quite fell into place."
MrSandamiani 1 year ago
I love The Dukes Satin Doll, complemented with Billy's Vocals. thanks!
JackHorny77 1 year ago
@JackHorny77 Whedre's the link for that one?
marshell55 1 year ago
Great. Thank you.
DunhillHilton 2 years ago