NINA SIMONE - Sings Duke Ellington BENEDICTION recorded at Großer Sendesaal Des

recorded at Großer Sendesaal Des Hessischen Rundfunk Hr1

improvisational and free-form approach to the sessions

Takafumi Okada (drums

one of the most important bands in American history

The album also features Hayley Williams from Paramore on the album’s catchiest moment

NINA SIMONE - Sings Duke Ellington BENEDICTION recorded at Großer Sendesaal DesThis is one of Nina Simones best albums in a long time. Shes taken a flock of Duke Ellington tunes, some familiar and some not so familiar, and handed them interesting and intriguing renditions in her own special style. The albums a bit straighter than later efforts, with large backings by Stu Phillips that also feature vocals by the Malcolm Dodds Singers. The result is a masterpiece, proof that even in her early years, Nina could completely transform