Description
The Voices of the Great Divas (10-CD Collection) | Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Doris Day & More
UPC: 8717423020059
MPN: IECS10707 / IECS10007
Brand Name: Weton-Wesgram / Flex Media Entertainment
Overview
The Voices of the Great Divas is an extraordinary 10-CD anthology celebrating the timeless artistry of the greatest female vocalists of the 20th century. Featuring over 200 unforgettable performances, this elegant collection showcases iconic voices such as Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Josephine Baker, Judy Garland, Sarah Vaughan, and Doris Day—each track a testament to emotional expression, musical sophistication, and historical influence.
From Parisian cabarets to American jazz clubs, these recordings trace the golden age of female vocal jazz and classic pop, offering a captivating journey through romance, heartbreak, and resilience.
Product Features
- Format: 10 × Audio CD Box Set
- Genre: Vocal Jazz / Traditional Pop / Cabaret / Swing / Easy Listening
- Label: Weton-Wesgram B.V. (Netherlands) / Flex Media Entertainment GmbH (Germany)
- Release Year: 2005
- Country of Manufacture: European Union
- Total Duration: Over 10 hours of digitally remastered music
- Design: Nauta en Haagen, Netherlands
- Catalog Numbers: IECS10707 / IECS10007
- Barcode: 8717423020059
- Audio Format: Digital Stereo
- Compilation Concept: “Centurion Stars” Series
Featured Artists
- Edith Piaf – “Mon Légionnaire,” “C’est Pour Ça,” “Un Refrain Courrait Dans La Rue”
- Ella Fitzgerald – “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” “Cryin’ Mood,” “Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall”
- Billie Holiday – “As Time Goes By,” “Guilty,” “Stormy Weather,” “Billie’s Blues”
- Peggy Lee – “Don’t Smoke in Bed,” “Lover,” “Travellin’ Light,” “Caramba! It’s the Samba”
- Josephine Baker – “J’ai Deux Amours,” “Pardon Si Je T’importune,” “Bye Bye Blackbird”
- Judy Garland – “Over the Rainbow,” “For Me and My Gal,” “Embraceable You”
- Sarah Vaughan – “Black Coffee,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “East of the Sun (West of the Moon)”
- Doris Day – “Sentimental Journey,” “Again,” “We’ll Be Together Again”
- Lena Horne – “Just One of Those Things”
- Rosemary Clooney, Jo Stafford, Dinah Washington, Gracie Fields, and many more.
Interesting Facts
- The Golden Age of Female Song: This collection brings together rare recordings from the 1930s to the 1950s, when female vocalists redefined jazz, blues, and popular music with passion and individuality.
- A Global Legacy: Featuring both American jazz legends and European icons, this anthology celebrates the worldwide influence of women in shaping 20th-century musical culture.
- Digitally Remastered: Each recording has been carefully restored from original masters for improved clarity while preserving the vintage charm and warmth of analog sound.
- Elegant Presentation: The 10-disc set is beautifully packaged, featuring detailed credits and a design inspired by classic gramophone-era aesthetics.
- Collectors’ Favorite: Part of the Centurion Stars line of premium compilations, this release is a must-have for lovers of classic female jazz and traditional vocal artistry.
Publishers
© & ℗ 2005 Weton-Wesgram B.V., Oud-Beijerland, The Netherlands. Marketed and distributed by Weton-Wesgram B.V. and Flex Media Entertainment GmbH, Heppenheim/Bergstr., Germany. Manufactured in the European Union. Design by Nauta en Haagen, NL. All rights reserved.
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