Album · 1970
Gifted & Black
- Released
- 1970
- Label
- Canyon Records
- Catalogue no.
- 7705
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 33:32
- Country
- US
“Gifted & Black” is an album by Nina Simone, released in 1970 on Canyon Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 33:32. Jazz standards on the record include “I Loves You Porgy”, “Spring Is Here” and “The Thrill Is Gone”. The line-up features Nina Simone (piano, vocals).
Who played on Gifted & Black
- Nina Simone piano, vocals, lead vocals all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Black Is the Color — [traditional] 3:06
- A2 Since My Love Is Gone — Giuseppe Verdi 3:57
- A3 Blue Prelude — Joe Bishop 4:36
- A4 Spring Is Here standard — Richard Rodgers 4:19
- B1 Porgy standard — George Gershwin 3:59
- B2 Remind Me — Jerome Kern 3:41
- B3 Near to You — Henry King 4:22
- B4 The Thrill Is Gone standard 5:32
Production
- F. Byron Clark recording
- Monk Higgins arranger
More albums by Nina Simone
Little Girl Blue
1958 · Bethlehem Records
The Amazing Nina Simone
1959 · Colpix
Forbidden Fruit
1961 · Colpix
Nina Simone Sings Ellington
1962 · Colpix
Broadway Blues Ballads
1964 · Philips
Pastel Blues
1965 · Philips
I Put a Spell on You
1965 · Philips
Let It All Out
1965 · Philips
Wild Is the Wind
1966 · Philips
Nina Simone With Strings
1966 · Colpix
Nina Simone Sings the Blues
1967 · RCA Victor
Silk & Soul
1967 · RCA Victor
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Gifted & Black?
The line-up of Gifted & Black includes Nina Simone (piano, vocals).
Which label released Gifted & Black?
Gifted & Black was released in 1970 on Canyon Records (7705).
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