Artist: Billy Eckstine
Genre: Jazz
Billy Eckstine was an American jazz and pop singer born in 1914, known for his rich baritone voice and sophisticated style. Eckstine was one of the first African American singers to achieve mainstream success as a romantic balladeer, paving the way for later singers like Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis. His smooth, vibrato-rich vocals made him successful in both jazz and pop contexts. Eckstine led one of the most important 1940s jazz big bands, featuring young bebop innovators including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan. His hits included 'Prisoner of Love,' 'My Foolish Heart,' and 'I Apologize.' He passed away in 1993.
Billy Eckstine vinyl records (20)
BILLY ECKSTINE & SARAH VAUGHAN Passing Strangers EP (Superb 1958 UK 4-track 7 Mono EP with intact three prong centre featuring two of the greatest vocal talents of the twentieth century also including The Door Is Open Remember & Always front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light wear & the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play 10025MCE) Track Listing: Passing Strangers The Door Is Open Remember Always
£12.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE with the COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Eckstine / Basie Incorporated (1966 UK 11-track mono LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little faint age yellowing & the vinyl is Excellent with just the lightest evidence of play ALLR806) Track Listing: 1. Stormy Monday Blues 2
£12.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE & SARAH VAUGHAN Passing Strangers (1969 UK stereo issue of the 12-track vinyl LP originally released in 1957 by two of the greatest vocal talents of the twentieth century fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play 20155SMCL) Track Listing: 01
£17.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE Greatest Hits (Early 70s UK 14-track mono vinyl LP featuring recordings made primarily between 1950 & 54 with various ensembles including the Woody Herman Orchestra & the George Shearing Quintet laminated picture sleeve) Track Listing: 1. I Apologise 2. Love Me Or Leave Me 3. St. Louis Blues Parts 1&2 4
£9.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE The Special Magic Of Billy Eckstine (70s UK 15-track mono LP featuring fifties recordings with arrangements from the likes of Lou Bring Nelson Riddle & Tadd Dameron picture sleeve. There is a deletion hole through the centrelabel & sleeve but otherwise the cover shows few other signs of concern & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE Together (1971 Japanese 20-track white label promo sample LP featuring classic tracks recorded in early 1945 including Japanese insert picture sleeve & Jazz Right Now obi-strip ISJ-40010) Track Listing: Blue n Boogie Blowing The Blues Away Deed I Do I Want To Talk About You Blue n Boogie Blue n Boogie Together Mean To Me Without A Song Mr Chips Blue n Boogie Blue n Boogie Airmail Special Dont Blame Me If Thats The Way You Feel Blue n Boogie Blue n Boogie Opus X Love Me Or Leave Me One OClock Jump
£19.00 used
SARAH VAUGHAN & BILLY ECKSTINE Passing Strangers (1969 UK 7 wide centred vinyl single also featuring Always company die-cut sleeve MF1082)
£8.99 used
BILLY ECKSTINE The Golden Hits Of Billy Ekstine (1971 UK stereo issue of the 1963 10-track LP Billy recreates ten great hits with a fresh infectious style fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for its forty six years) Track Listing: Side 1 1
£17.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE Gigi (1959 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Trust In Me Mercury company die cut paper sleeve 45-AMT1018)
£9.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE Greatest Hits (1985 UK issue of the 1973 14-track LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play SPELP64) Track Listing: I Apologise Love Me Or Leave Me St. Louis Blues Pts. 1&2 Here Comes The Blues Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries Tenderly Taking A Chance On Love Everything I Have Is Yours How High The Moon Laura Youre Driving Me Crazy No One But You I Left My Hat In Haiti As Long As I Live
£9.00 used