About this title: Little Girl Blue, released in 1957, was Nina Simone's first recording, originally issued on the Bethlehem label. Backed by bassist Jimmy Bond and Albert "Tootie" Heath, it showcases her ballad voice as one of mystery and sensuality and showcases her up-tempo jazz style with authority and an enigmatic down-home feel that is nonetheless elegant. The album also introduced a fine jazz pianist. Simone was a solid improviser who never strayed far from the blues. Check the opener, her reading of Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo," which finger-pops and swings while keeping the phrasing deep-blue. It is ...
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Format: CD
Label: MSI MUSIC/SUPER D
UPC:690978345410
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Description: New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA; Attention UK customers, please use our UK account ImportCDsUK, thank you. read more
Description: BRAND NEW. Little Girl Blue is Simone's debut album originally released on Bethlem Records. It marked the start of an illustrious musical career for this jazz legend. It features her best known song-My Baby Just Cares For Me. read more
Format: CD
Label: NEON NETHERLANDS
UPC:690978345410
Description: BRAND NEW. Budget priced collection with many of the distinctive jazz lady's best recordings. Especially important is "My Baby Just Cares For Me" (her biggest hit) as well as "I Love You Porgy", "Mood Indigo", "Don't Smoke In Bed" and "For All We Know". read more
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