Format Details: Crystal clear & solid white vinyl
Release Date: 26 June 2026
Label: Vinyl Passion
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8719039008179
Genres: Jazz
Description
This is one of Nina Simone's best albums in a long time. She's taken a flock of Duke Ellington tunes, some familiar and some not-so-familiar, and handed them interesting and intriguing renditions in her own special style. The album's a bit straighter than later efforts, with large backings by Stu Phillips that also feature vocals by the Malcolm Dodds Singers. The result is a masterpiece, proof that even in her early years, Nina could completely transform anything she laid her hands on, and unlock a soulful depth that even the original recordings might have missed. Titles include "I Got It Bad", "Solitude", "The Gal From Joe's", "It Don't Mean A Thing", and "I Like The Sunrise".
Tracklisting
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Various Artists
Nina Simone
Tony Bennett
Zino Francescatti, Columbia Symphony Orchestra & Bruno Walter
Joan Baez
Hank Williams
Adriano Celentano
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
