Nina Simone - Sings Duke Ellington! [Crystal clear & solid white vinyl]

Cat. no: VPL80072
Format: LP Crystal clear & solid white vinyl
Barcode: 8719039008179
Release Date: 26 Jun 2026
Genre: Jazz

This is one of Nina Simone's best albums in a long time

She's taken a fock 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".

Tracks: Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) / Hey, Buddy Bolden / Merry Mending / Something To Live For / You Better Know It / I Like The Sunrise / Solitude / The Gal From Joe's / Satin Doll / It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) / Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out / I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl / Since My Love Has Gone