Little Girl Blue big band 13 months after untitled unmastered

13 months after untitled unmastered

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Little Girl Blue big band 13 months after untitled unmasteredNina Simone's 1957 debut, Little Girl Blue, captures her distinctive voice across intimate ballads and swinging jazz standards. Backed by bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, the album showcases her range from the elegant reimagining of Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" to the sultry "Don't Smoke in Bed" and the title track's classical pop fusion. Her piano work and improvisational skill shine throughout, blending blues sensibility with