Nina Simone

This edition presents two complete albums by the great Nina Simone recorded in 1959. At Town Hall (Colpix CP409) was a real breakthrough in Nina's career. It showcases her singing and playing the piano backed by her own trio with Jimmy Bond on bass and Albert “Tootie” Heath on drums. The Amazing Nina Simone (Colpix CP407), on the other hand, features her accompanied by an orchestra conducted by Bob Mersey.

PERSONNEL:

NINA SIMONE, vocals, piano
JIMMY BOND, bass
ALBERT "TOOTIE" HEATH, drums

Town Hall, New York, September 12, 1959.

[12-24] BONUS ALBUM: THE AMAZING NINA SIMONE
Nina Simone (vocals & piano) with Bob Mersey Orchestra

TRACKS:

01. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
02. Exactly Like You
03. The Other Woman
04. Under The Lowest
05. You Can Have Him
06. Summertime [Instrumental]
07. Summertime
08. Cotton-Eyed Joe
09. Return Home
10. Wild Is The Wind
11. Fine And Mellow
12. Blue Prelude*
13. Children Go Where I Send You*
14. Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More)*
15. Stompin' At The Savoy*
16. It Might As Well Be Spring*
17. You've Been Gone Too Long*
18. That's Him Over There*
19. Chilly Winds Don't Blow*
20. Theme From “The Middle Of The Night”*
21. Can't Get Out Of This Mood*
22. Willow Weep For Me*
23. Solitaire*
24. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out*

Total Time: 78:56