NINA SIMONE Sings The Blues (2013 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl. Nina Simone sings at her passionate best on this 1967 release. This is a tremendous artist accurately reproducing native blues in amost compelling fashion. There are no mannerisms. Affectation never enters the picture. There is no hiding behind big bands, studied arrangements or audio effects. Miss Simone simply sings - with heart at all times, with guts on certain tunesand with abandon on everything. With the help of a classy small backing band including Eric Gale on guitar. Picture sleeve with liner notes by Sid McCoy. Recommended!

Nina Simone Sings The Blues (1967) can rightfully be called a true classic in both Soul and Blues genres. The album is a showcase for the intensity of Nina's soulful croon and demanding piano skills, accompanied by a marvelous backing band with Eric Gale and Rudy Stevenson on guitar, Bob Bushnell on bass, drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie, Ernie Hayes on organ and Buddy Lucas on both harmonica and sax. With a song selection that ranks among the best Blues tunes ever written, this record goes back to the essence of the Blues - raw and honest spine-shivering melodies. 180 gram audiophile vinyl.