check allmusic.com for suggestions. a terrific web site overall that doesn't get quirky with its suggestions. many jazz artists recorded with multiple labels over their careers, so it can be tricky finding just one cd that contains all of the essential stuff. with billie holiday, i'd go with something from columbia, although some of the well-known songs, like strange fruit, were done on other labels.
Guidance regarding 2 female Jazz legends please..
I am looking to get one CD by Billie Holiday and one CD by Nina Simone. Where should I start? I am a young Jazz fan and I would appreciate any tutelage from those in the know. To me the music is most important, but good recording quality would be nice too.