Previously unreleased live album recorded at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival had always brought the best out in Nina Simone. When she took to that famous stage on July 2, 1966, the audience was treated to the full range of her artistry—from the opener, a breathtaking version of “You’ve Got To Learn” to a uniquely swinging take on “Mississippi Goddam”. Unwilling to let her leave the stage, and after sustained applause, her
fans were rewarded with the show-stopping encore, “Music For Lovers”. This previously-unknown and unreleased recording makes it clear why hearing Nina Simone in concert was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Liner notes are by Shana L. Redmond, scholar and author
Track Listing:
1. YOU’VE GOT TO LEARN CHARLES AZNAVOUR, MARCEL STELLMAN (7’03)
2. I LOVES YOU, PORGY GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN (4’02)
3. INTRO TO BLUES FOR MAMA CHARLES AZNAVOUR, MARCEL STELLMAN (0’41)
4. BLUES FOR MAMA (HEY LAWDY MAMA) NINA SIMONE, ABBEY LINCOLN (4’44)
5. BE MY HUSBAND ANDY STROUD (4’05)
6. MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN NINA SIMONE (6’50)
7. MUSIC FOR LOVERS BART HOWARD (5’29)
RECORDED LIVE ON SATURDAY JULY 2, 1966 AT THE NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
NINA SIMONE, VOCAL, PIANO // RUDY STEVENSON, GUITAR // LISLE ATKINSON, BASS // BOBBY HAMILTON, DRUMS
