“Lady” is a sumptuous collection of songs featuring many popular classics made famous by the legendary singer Billie Holiday. Vocalist Lynne Fiddmont’s new release offers many highlights including an All Star cast of musicians including George Duke, Christian McBride, Gerald Albright, Brian Simpson, Kirk Whalum, Billie Childs, Rickey Minor, Freddie Washington, and many others.
“LADY” is a breath of fresh air. The arrangements take a fresh new approach to songs we’ve heard for years. Fine and Mellow, Night and Day, and All the Way are instant favorites for the adult contemporary, soul & jazz crowd.
The desire was to create something new while maintaining the integrity of traditional jazz. The most traditional of the 10 tracks is the title cut “Lady”, a composition by Lynne Fiddmont and Andrew Ford, who co-produced and arranged the entire project.
“It’s a new Day,” says Lynne Fiddmont about her new release. “It‘s contemporary music for the seasoned music lover”. While undoubtedly individual, Lynne F