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Nina at Newport

Nina Simone · 1960

40 min · 7 tracks · blues · jazz · soul

A captivating blend of jazz, blues, and gospel, showcasing Simone's powerful voice in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo performance flow
  • captivating live atmosphere
  • emotional vocal expressions
  • reflective evening listening
  • intimate moments of connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • need high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1960, Nina Simone had already released several acclaimed albums, including her breakthrough 'Little Girl Blue' in 1959. 'Nina at Newport' captured her performance at the Newport Jazz Festival, solidifying her reputation as a dynamic live performer and an influential figure in the jazz and civil rights movements.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Trouble in Mind 5:43
  • 2 Porgy 5:12
  • 3 Little Liza Jane 4:35
  • 4 You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To 5:25
  • 5 Flo Me La 7:13
  • 6 Nina’s Blues 6:12
  • 7 In the Evening by the Moonlight 6:14

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