On this day in 1936, Billy Holiday recorded “Summertime” and “Billie’s Blues” in New York City for Vocalion. Among the musicians accompanying her on the date was Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw and Cozy Cole.

On this day in 1967, Stax Records in Memphis released Albert King’s “Born Under A Bad Sign” album.

Today’s show features music performed by Billie Holiday and Albert King

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