Acclaimed vocalist José James new album Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday is a tribute to the legendary singer in honor of Holiday s 100th birthday. James celebrates the woman he refers to as his musical mother with a stunning set of 9 songs written or popularized by Holiday. The album, which was produced by Blue Note president Don Was, features a stellar band including pianist Jason Moran, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Eric Harland.