Artist:  Nina Simone

Title:  Little Girl Blue (Jazz as Played in an Exclusive Side Street Club)

Date:  1957

Label:  Bethlehem Records   BCP-6028

Notes:  Coming from a musical family Nina began piano at the age of four. By the age of seventeen she was using the southern blues as a seasoning for her jazz piano playing. Feeling the true magic of the music she went on to use her voice along with her piano to tell her stories. This record finds that she is an able composer (Cental Park Blues) as well as a formidable arranger, arranging all the songs presented here. Her smoky voice gives a nod to Sarah, but truly belongs to Nina. The Central Park setting of the cover photo captures Nina in a relaxed, but attentive pose. More people should hear this record.

Track Listing

Side 1

Mood Indigo
Don't Smoke In Bed
He Needs Me
Little Girl Blue
Love Me Or Leave Me
My Baby Just Cares For Me

Side 2

Good Bait
Plain Gold Ring
You'll Never Walk Alone
I Love You Porgy
Central Park Blues