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Verve Jazz Masters 17
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731451819827
Label: Polygram Records
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
MPN: 518198
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Polygram Records
Release Date: April 19, 1994
Studio: Polygram Records
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Rating: - Nina Simone is a NATIONAL TREASURE
"Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair" is so true that it's not for lightweights. Though I'd heard Simone derided (I'd guess because she's not so readily accessible) I must confess all conceit because this music is so noble that it demands better of all of us. I had long been attracted to the fringe of Jazz and the esoteric singers first Billie Holiday, then Sarah Vaughan and June Christy, all clearly different from one another (with Vaughan being my own personal favorite) but Nina Simone ... Read More
Rating: - Nina Simone Sings Jazzy Tunes Baby!
This is one of those albums that would make you say I bought the whole thing for this one track. The great thing about it is that all of the songs are worthy of being that one track. This is a strong collection.
That being said, take a listen to Pirate Jenny and Four Women. These songs transport you to another place. They're absolutely immersive.
Pirate Jenny tells of a woman who is disregarded and disrespected. This woman has a secret though, and it is a chilling ... Read More
Rating: - MS NINA SIMONE
Whole heartedly agree with all the reviewers who have commented on this selection by Verve. This is THE cd for first time Nina Simone listeners, and, an absolute must have for those who are already devoted to her. Superb live recordings such as 'My Baby Just Cares for Me', 'I Loves You Porgy.' Actually, the majority of them appear to be live takes, or at least sound that way. 'Ne Me Quitte Pas' is glorious, 'See-Line Woman', unforgettable. Mississippi Goddamn, a live concert version, shows her ... Read More
Rating: - Nina's best!!!
I have been a fan of Nina Simone for about 6 years now. I have listened to a TON of her music and I can say (i believe) with some objectivity that this is the best collection of her material that I have heard. All of Ms. Simone's albums have at least a couple of interesting tracks but this album is consistent from start to finish.
Quite honestly, Nina Simone has a very unique voice that can range from beautiful to shrill often on the same album. She is definately best when her material ... Read More
Rating: - Stirringly beautiful album by a master artist
I only began listening to Nina Simone, following her death. I don't know why I didn't start listening sooner. This woman is truly one of a kind! From her interpretations of classic ballads like BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY TRUE LOVE'S HAIR, where she adds her own distinctive brand of flavor--a smokey, soulful feel--to her take on Gershwin (I LOVES YOU PORGY), to two classic songs penned by her (FOUR WOMEN and the explosive and stirring MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN) this woman commands the ear of her listener ... Read More
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