My Man is another intoxicating performance by Billie Holiday, assisted by Jimmy Rowles at the piano. Her message is delivered with all of the raw honesty that made her so beloved. As nearly as I can determine, this rendition was recorded in the late 50s or early 60s.
Fine and Mellow was recorded in 1957 together with Billie’s All Star Big Band. While a big band doesn’t generally lend itself to a feeling of intimacy, there is no denying Holiday’s ability to rise above the power of all those instruments and pull you up close.
