Molly Johnson: Because Of Billie 2LP ETJS-1.03 By the time Jackie McLean

By the time Jackie McLean began recording for Blue Note in 1959

Throw in some transporting originals and Youngers’ gorgeous solo harp interpretation of Stevie Wonder’s “If It’s Magic

By the end of 1961

from “Traneing In” (cut with the Red Garland Trio in 1957)

Tracklist & Credits - Translucent Blue with Black Swirl LP

Molly Johnson: Because Of Billie 2LP ETJS-1.03 By the time Jackie McLeanUniversal Music Canada, 2014 As singer Molly Johnson notes in the albums liner notes, when people point out her similarity to Billie Holiday, she replies that shes not like the legendary jazz vocalist but because of her. Here, she offers a whole heated tribute to her heroine, with a full album of 14 classic tunes previously recorded by Lady Day herself. With tracks ranging from a vivacious Them There Eyes and a sparkling What a Little Moonlight Can Do