Nina Simone

Classic Hits (EJC 55443)

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1959

Classic Hits

Nina Simone

Essential Jazz Classics

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EJC 122347

EJC 55443

JAZZ

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Classic Hits

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Nina Simone fused the styles of soul, gospel and jazz to create an individual sound that has never been duplicated. This outstanding set compiles her greatest hits from her classic period, where her incredible vocals and exceptional jazz piano skill can be heard primarily in an intimate trio setting.

PERSONNAL:

NINA SIMONE
, vocal
JIMMY BOND, bass
ALBERT "TOOTIE" HEATH, drums

New York, 1957 & 1959.

(on tracks 6, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 17-19, Simone is accompanied by Bob Mersey's Orchestra)

Tracks:

01. My Baby Just Cares For Me
02. Little Girl Blue
03. I Loves You Porgy
04. He Needs Me
05. Love Me Or Leave Me
06. Blue Prelude
07. Mood Indigo
08. Willow Weep For Me
09. Can't Get Out Of This Mood
10. Don't Smoke In Bed
11. Plain Gold Ring
12. African Mailman
13. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
14. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
15. That's Him Over There
16. Good Bait
17. Children Go Where I Send You
18, You've Been Gone Too Long
19. Theme From "The Middle Of The Night",
20. The Other Woman
21. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
22. Fine And Mellow
23. Summertime [Instrumental]
24. Summertime

Total Time: 78:21