NINA SIMONE - Sings Duke Ellington BENEDICTION Washington in 2006 but long

Washington in 2006 but long since rooted in Los Angeles

improvisational and free-form approach to the sessions

recorded at Großer Sendesaal Des Hessischen Rundfunk Hr1

The notes included with both formats contain brand new interviews conducted by Daryl Easley in May 2020

Fuck the war mongers

NINA SIMONE - Sings Duke Ellington BENEDICTION Washington in 2006 but longThis is one of Nina Simones best albums in a long time. Shes taken a flock of Duke Ellington tunes, some familiar and some not so familiar, and handed them interesting and intriguing renditions in her own special style. The albums a bit straighter than later efforts, with large backings by Stu Phillips that also feature vocals by the Malcolm Dodds Singers. The result is a masterpiece, proof that even in her early years, Nina could completely transform