Nina Simone

The Amazing Nina Simone (+11 Bonus Tracks) Limited edition

Nina Simone made her first trip into the studio in New York during 1957

to record her debut album Little Girl Blue. Simone would not record

again for two years. She signed a contract with the New York-based

label Colpix Records in 1959, with whom she recorded her second

album, The Amazing Nina Simone (Colpix SCP407). The LP, presented

here in its entirety along with four tunes that complete the session

but were not included on the original album, features her singing (and

playing a little piano) with an orchestra under the direction of Bob Mersey.

Seven further bonus tracks have been added, among them four tunes

issued as Colpix singles during the same period, an outstanding live

version of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out", and her

unforgettable "My Baby Just Cares for Me."

Nina Simone, Vocals & Piano

Orchestra Conducted & Arranged By Bob Mersey

New York, May 1959.

Original Sessions Produced By Hecky Krasnow.

*Bonus Tracks:

13-16: From The Same Sessions, But Not Included On The Original Lp.

17-20: Nina Simone (Vc). Orchestra Conducted By Stu Phillips. New York,

1959-61.

21-22: Nina Simone Unaccompanied Piano & Vocals. Live At The Lake

Meadows Club, Chicago, 1960.

23: Nina Simone (Vc, P), Jimmy Bond (B), Albert "Tootie" Heath (D).

New York, December 1957