Nina Simone Two Original Colpix Albums (Forbidden Fruit and Sings Ellington) (2-CD)

Product Description These two albums were Simone s second and third studio efforts for the Colpix label, from 1961 and 62 respectively. Showcasing some of Nina s finest work both vocally and on the Piano, the first album brings her inimitable sound to an eclectic mix of songs, including those from the likes of Oscar Brown, while she stamps her style on the work of the great Jazz band leader Duke Ellington on the second. She is backed up by Chris White, Al Shackman and Bob Hamilton on disk 1 and Malcolm Dodds singers on disk 2. About the Artist CD 1 Forbidden Fruit 1. Rags And Old Iron 2. No Good Man 3. Gin House Blues 4. I'll Look Around 5. I Love To Love 6. Work Song 7. Where Can I Go Without You 8. Just Say I Love Him 9. Memphis In June 10. Forbidden Fruit Bonus Tracks 11. Come On Back, Jack 12. You've Been Gone Too Long 13. Trouble In Mind 14. Cotton Eyed Joe 15. I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl 16. Mood Indigo 17. Central Park Blues 18. You Can Have Him CD 2 Sings Ellington! 1. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 2. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) 3. Hey, Buddy Bolden 4. Merry Mending 5. Something To Live For 6. You Better Know It 7. I Like The Sunrise 8. Solitude 9. The Gal From Joe's 10. Satin Doll 11. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)