Album · 1962
Nina Simone Sings Ellington
- Released
- 1962
- Label
- Colpix Records
- Catalogue no.
- SCP 425
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 32:18
- Country
- US
“Nina Simone Sings Ellington” is an album by Nina Simone, released in 1962 on Colpix Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 32:18. Jazz standards on the record include “Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me”, “I Got It Bad”, “It Don't Mean A Thing” and “Satin Doll”. The line-up features Nina Simone (lead vocals, vocals), Ralph Burns (arranger, conductor) and The Malcom Dodds Singers (choir vocals).
Who played on Nina Simone Sings Ellington
- Nina Simone lead vocals, vocals on 5 tracks
- Ralph Burns arranger, conductor on 1 track
- The Malcom Dodds Singers choir vocals on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Do Nothin’ ’til You Hear From Me standard — Duke Ellington 2:49
- 2 I Got It Bad standard — Duke Ellington 4:07
- 3 Hey, Buddy Bolden 2:28
- 4 Merry Mending 2:35
- 5 Something to Live For — Billy Strayhorn 2:55
- 6 You Better Know It — Duke Ellington 2:25
- 7 I Like the Sunrise — Duke Ellington 3:02
- 8 Solitude standard — Duke Ellington 3:45
- 9 The Gal From Joe’s — Duke Ellington, Irving Mills 2:15
- 10 Satin Doll standard — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn 3:37
- 11 It Don’t Mean a Thing standard — Duke Ellington 2:20
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Nina Simone Sings Ellington?
The line-up of Nina Simone Sings Ellington includes Nina Simone (lead vocals, vocals), Ralph Burns (arranger, conductor) and The Malcom Dodds Singers (choir vocals).
Which label released Nina Simone Sings Ellington?
Nina Simone Sings Ellington was released in 1962 on Colpix Records (SCP 425).
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