Nina Simone

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The versatile singer, songwriter pianist musical arranger and civil rights activist Nina Simone was one of the most iconic of all jazz performers. Operating in a range of genres from folk, blues and rhythm 'n' blues to pop gospel and classical.

Simone issued over 40 albums during a long and successful career  though bipolar disorder dramatically affected her later years. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, she was one of eight children in a poor black family. Coolpix's 1963 release, Nina's Choice, was titled in reference to the fact that Simone chose the entire contents, drawing from a range of pop, folk. blues and show tunes, all interpreted and delivered in her uniquely expressive style.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Trouble In Mind
• A2. Memphis In June
• A3. Cotton Eyed Joe
• A4. Work Song
• A5. Forbidden Fruit

• SIDE B
• B1. Little Liza Jane
• B2. Rags And Old Iron
• B3. You Can Have Him
• B4. Just Say I Love Him