Best of

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Inclassable, as skilled a pianist as she is an emotive interpreter, Nina Simone was an essential figure in 20th century American black music. This Best Of explores the rise of her career, featuring tracks from the studio albums The Amazing Nina Simone, Forbidden Fruit, or from her live performances at Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Village Gate. From the lively Stompin At The Savoy to the declarations of faith that are Work Song and Black Swan, these 3 CDs alternate between incredible ballads (Wild Is The Wind, I loves You Porgy, Memphis In June, Blue Prelude, Cotton Eyed Joe) and very swingy tracks (Chilly Winds Don't Blow, Children Go Where I Send You, Gin House Blues). Not to mention the stunning versions of Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair and Summertime. A must.