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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotive piano-led storytelling
- short tracks with impactful moments
- evening relaxation with soulfulness
- rich vocal warmth and depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tempos
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Prelude 3:22
- 2 Children Go Where I Send You 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 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 3:14
- 12 Solitaire 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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