Nina Simone on vinyl: blues, jazz and soul with classical piano
In short: Nina Simone (1933–2003) from North Carolina actually wanted to become a classical pianist – and became one of the most distinctive singers of the 20th century. She combined jazz, blues, soul and folk, had hits such as “I Loves You, Porgy” and “My Baby Just Cares For Me”, and in the sixties became a voice of the civil rights movement. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 Nina Simone records.
What makes Nina Simone special?
Her deep, rough voice and her piano playing with Bach in the back of her mind make every recording unmistakable. “Nina Simone Sings The Blues” from 1967, her first album for RCA, shows her with a band and very close to the blues.
Alongside it we have the records “Nina Simone” and “Heart & Soul” and the remix 12-inch “Westwind / Too High”, featuring recordings by her and by Amp Fiddler, keyboard player and producer from Detroit.
From our stock
Records by Nina Simone
→ RCA Camden · Soul jazz · Blues on vinyl · Jazz on vinyl
FAQ
Did Nina Simone play piano herself? Yes – she was trained as a classical pianist and usually accompanied herself.
What is “Nina Simone Sings The Blues”? Her blues album from 1967 and her first for RCA.
Which songs made her famous? Among others “I Loves You, Porgy” and “My Baby Just Cares For Me”.
Which records do you have? Editions from the seventies and 2000s – 4 records in all.
