Born, William Clarence Eckstein, Billy changed the spelling to Eckstine after a club owner said the original spelling was "too Jewish".
Eckstine was an American jazz singer and bandleader who also played trumpet, valve trombone, and guitar. He also performed briefly as Billy X. Stine. His nickname was Mr. B. Although best known as a singer, his openness to new music made him a strong influence on modern jazz, particularly bebop, as he gave employment to many of the musicians who founded the style
We are very proud to be able to offer this lost recording of a live Billy Eckstein show.
Recorded at Andelo's White Palm Theater Lounge in 1968, this show features the Sam Frazier Orchestra with Charlie Presip ondrums and Bobby Tucker on Piano.
