Blues For Lady Day – Mal Waldron – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Blues For Lady Day” stands as one of Mal Waldron’s most poignant recordings—a profound homage to his friend and muse, Billie Holiday. Waldron, who accompanied Holiday in her final years, brings a rare authenticity and depth to this session, recorded in 1972. Each track lives and breathes with the spirit of Lady Day, yet Waldron never imitates; instead, he channels her emotional intensity through his singular piano voice. The album’s repertoire leans on the songs forever entwined with Holiday’s legend, from ‘Don’t Explain’ to ‘Strange Fruit,’ with Waldron’s touch rendering them both reverent and newly illuminating. His playing is both sparse and lush, carrying the weight of memory and the freedom of improvisation. For collectors and jazz enthusiasts, this record is more than a tribute—it’s a meeting of two great artists, their legacies intertwined in every note. Waldron’s sensitive phrasing and blues-inflected harmonies invite close listening, rewarding those who value jazz’s power to tell human stories. Owning this album means holding a piece of jazz history: a personal, deeply-felt conversation between the pianist and the unforgettable Lady Day.

Track List:
A1 – Blues For Lady Day – 3:52
A2 – Just Friends – 4:10
A3 – Don’t Blame Me – 3:22
A4 – You Don’t Know What Love Is – 5:43
B1 – The Man I Love – 3:05
B2 – You’re My Thrill – 3:43
B3 – Strange Fruit – 2:51
B4 – Easy Living – 4:50
B5 – Mean To Me – 3:09