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Billy Eckstine: Mr. B in Paris

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Marc Myers
Dec 27, 2018
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One of the least known and most rare albums recorded by singer Billy Eckstine is one of his best—Mr. B in Paris. Recorded for Britain's Felsted label while Eckstine was on tour in Europe between releases for Roulette, the album features Mr. B. singing 12 songs in French backed by the Bobby Tucker Orchestra. Mr. B in Paris was produced by Quincy Jones an…

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