NINA SIMONE

This 2CD set captures the classically trained late great soul-jazz original Simone’s early steps on one of the most vital careers in 20th century music. Like Aretha Franklin, Nina had talent so vast early attempts to bottle it weren’t always successful. But with each track in original mono, here there’s no mistaking Nina’s interpretive and vocal genius. Songs from musical theatre, movies and spirituals flow in Nina’s peerless live performances. The best was still to come, but even warming up she left the competition standing.