The Amazing Nina Simone
Nina Simone · 1959
34 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · soul
Nina Simone's rich, emotive voice intertwines with elegant piano arrangements, creating a soulful tapestry of jazz and blues.
Why this album works
- Best for
- emotive piano-led storytelling short tracks with impactful moments evening relaxation with soulfulness
- Context
- Released in 1959, 'The Amazing Nina Simone' marked Simone’s first album for Colpix Records after leaving her previous label. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from classical music training to a more defined identity in jazz and blues, showcasing her diverse vocal talents and songwriting abilities.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, soul
The Amazing Nina Simone is an album by Nina Simone, released in 1959. Nina Simone's rich, emotive voice intertwines with elegant piano arrangements, creating a soulful tapestry of jazz and blues. This album is significant as it established Nina Simone as a prominent figure in the jazz genre, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. It features several tracks that would become staples in her repertoire, influencing both contemporary artists and the burgeoning civil rights movement, particularly through her later politically charged works. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Amazing Nina Simone sound like?
Nina Simone's rich, emotive voice intertwines with elegant piano arrangements, creating a soulful tapestry of jazz and blues. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes The Amazing Nina Simone by Nina Simone notable?
This album is significant as it established Nina Simone as a prominent figure in the jazz genre, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. It features several tracks that would become staples in her repertoire, influencing both contemporary artists and the burgeoning civil rights movement, particularly through her later politically charged works. Released in 1959, 'The Amazing Nina Simone' marked Simone’s first album for Colpix Records after leaving her previous label. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from classical music training to a more defined identity in jazz and blues, showcasing her diverse vocal talents and songwriting abilities.
Who is The Amazing Nina Simone for?
The Amazing Nina Simone works well if you're into emotive piano-led storytelling, short tracks with impactful moments and evening relaxation with soulfulness.
How many songs are on The Amazing Nina Simone?
The Amazing Nina Simone has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Blue Prelude 3:22
- 2 Children Go Where I Send You Standout 2:52
- 3 Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More) 3:02
- 4 Stompin’ at the Savoy 2:11
- 5 It Might as Well Be Spring Standout 3:56
- 6 You’ve Been Gone Too Long 2:13
- 7 That’s Him Over There 2:31
- 8 Chilly Winds Don’t Blow 2:43
- 9 Theme from “Middle of the Night” 2:30
- 10 Can’t Get Out of This Mood 2:33
- 11 Willow Weep for Me Standout 3:14
- 12 Solitaire 3:28
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