Nina Simone – Nina Simone At Town Hall
Nina Simone - vocals, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Nina Simone]
Wilbur Ware - bass
Ben Riley - drums
Arranged by Nina Simone
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape: YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Live
Record Press : Rainbo Records
Label: 4 Men with Beards
Original Label : Colpix Records
Recorded on 12 September 1959 at The Town Hall, New York City
Produced by Bob Blake & Jack Gold
Originally released in 1959
Reissued in 2005
Tracks :
Side A:
- Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
- Exactly Like You
- The Other Woman
- Under The Lowest
- You Can Have Him
Side B:
- Summertime (Instrumental)
- Summertime
- Cotton Eyed Joe
- Return Home
- Wild Is The Wind
- Fine And Mellow
Reviews :
« One of Nina Simone's finest recordings, this Colpix LP features the unique singer/pianist performing classic versions of "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "The Other Woman," and "Wild Is the Wind." With supportive work from bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, she also sounds fine on a few instrumentals. "Summertime" is performed twice, once as a vocal. From the start of her career, Nina Simone carved out her own unique niche, meshing together her classical piano technique with folk singing, civil rights protest lyrics and jazz. All of those elements are in evidence on this highly recommended set. » AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.44 / 5