The instrumental musicians seem to be following Billie Holiday in the song, “Love Me or Leave Me.” She contributes a strong vocal presence while the trumpet, alto saxophone, and piano compliment her voice. The trumpet and the alto saxophone lead off the song and Billie Holiday joins in powerfully at 00:17. Her voice seems to dominate at times, particularly towards the end of each chorus. During most of Holiday’s verse, the trumpet and alto saxophone are not as clearly noticeable as they are during the introduction or at times of improvisation in the second chorus. Another signal that the instrumental musicians follow Holiday’s lead is when they improvise and play louder notes during pauses and breaks in her vocals.
The different melody Billie
The different melody Billie