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
14 Billy Eckstine new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
BILLY ECKSTINE & QUINCY JONES At Basin Street East (1970 UK stereo issue of the 1962 6-track LP fully laminated picture sleeve. A classic jazz set starring Eckstine & the head of the New York division of Mercury Records at the time Quincy Jones. The sleeve shows just minor shelfwear with a bit of laminate creasing & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play SFL13039) Track Listing: Alright OKay You Win Medley Announcement I´m Falling For You Fool That I Am Everything I Have Is Yours In The Still Of The Night Ellington Medley Announcement Don´t Get Around Much Anymore I´m Just A Lucky So And So Caravan Sophisticated Lady Work Song Ma (She´s Making Eyes At Me)
£12.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE The Best Thing (1976 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Faraway Forever [Love Theme from The Getaway] A&M die-cut paper sleeve AMS7259)
£9.00 used
SARAH VAUGHAN & BILLY ECKSTINE Passing Strangers (1977 UK Philips wide-centred 7 vinyl single also featuring Always Philips die-cut paper sleeve MF1082)
£9.00 used
BILLY ECKSTINE Feel The Warm (1971 UK 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little storage wear with some light ring wear and edge scuffing yet the vinyl is excellent showing just little sign of play) Track Listing: Make It With You 3:32 Think About Things 3:31 Dont Leave Me 2:51 Mixed Up Girl 5:18 Third Child 2:39 Feel The Warm 3:08 Walk A Mile In My Shoes 4:34 Something More 3:54 WeVe Only Just Begun 2:33 Love The One YouRe With 2:55
£17.00 used