Album · 1965
Pastel Blues
- Released
- 1 October 1965
- Label
- Philips Records
- Catalogue no.
- PHS 600-187
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 34:42
- Country
- US
“Pastel Blues” is an album by Nina Simone, released in 1965 on Philips Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 34:42. Jazz standards on the record include “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out”. The line-up features Bobby Hamilton (membranophone, drums (drum set)), Al Schackman (guitar, harmonica), Lisle Atkinson (bass, bass guitar), Nina Simone (arranger, piano) and Rudy Stevenson (guitar, flute).
Who played on Pastel Blues
- Bobby Hamilton membranophone, drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Al Schackman guitar, harmonica on 1 track
- Lisle Atkinson bass, bass guitar, percussion on 1 track
- Nina Simone arranger, piano on 1 track
- Rudy Stevenson guitar, flute on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Be My Husband — Andy Stroud 3:19
- A2 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out standard — Jimmy Cox 2:35
- A3 End of the Line 2:51
- A4 Trouble in Mind — Richard M. Jones 2:37
- A5 Tell Me More and More and Then Some — Billie Holiday 3:05
- A6 Chilly Winds Don’t Blow 3:59
- B1 Ain’t No Use 2:35
- B2 Strange Fruit — Lewis Allan 3:26
- B3 Sinnerman — [traditional] 10:15
Production
- Hal Mooney producer
- Stu Phillips arranger
- Doug McClelland liner notes
More albums by Nina Simone
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Pastel Blues?
The line-up of Pastel Blues includes Bobby Hamilton (membranophone, drums (drum set)), Al Schackman (guitar, harmonica), Lisle Atkinson (bass, bass guitar), Nina Simone (arranger, piano) and Rudy Stevenson (guitar, flute).
Which label released Pastel Blues?
Pastel Blues was released in 1965 on Philips Records (PHS 600-187).
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