Nina Simone - Sings Ellington / at Newport

Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of albums from the Jazz great on one CD. Contains the complete 1961 original album Nina Simone Sings Ellington by the great Nina Simone. It showcases her singing and playing a set of songs by Duke Ellington. As a bonus, we have added Nina's version of Ellington's 'Mood Indigo' from her first album, as well as the complete LP Nina Simone at Newport which presents her set at the Newport Jazz Festival on June 30, 1960. Includes 12-page booklet. Essential Jazz Classics.