Danny Bank, 85, appeared on two key Billie Holiday dates—playing flute on the hauntingly lush Lady in Satin and baritone saxophone on Billie Holiday: Last Recording, her final session recorded just four months before her death. I spoke to Danny yesterday about the session, and he helped resolve a few questions I've always had about the date.
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