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Jimmy Rushing —
Five Feet Of Soul ... CD 
Colpix/Warner (Japan), 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Jimmy Rushing's last truly great albums – a jazz-tinged session of bluesy material, one that gets at his best work of the 50s! The arrangements are by Al Cohn, and have a fluid swing that pushes Jimmy past cliche – working with players that include Zoot Sims, Budd Johnson, ... read more CD
Nina Simone —
Amazing Nina Simone ... CD Colpix/Warner (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing is right – as Nina Simone is really taking off here – showing the world that she's way more than just another jazz singer – able to hit some righteous currents that would only explode even more in years to come! Nina's emotion is subtle, but extremely powerful – ... read more CD
Nina Simone —
At The Village Gate ... LP 
Colpix, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An album recorded relatively early in the career of singer Nina Simone – but a set that already shows the very unique approach that would make her a legend by the time the 60s moved on! Even the very first tune is a stunner – a haunting reworking of the favorite "Just In Time" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nina Simone —
Best Of Nina Simone – The Colpix Years ... CD Colpix/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Children Go Where I Send You", "It Might As Well Be Spring", "Willow Weep For Me", "The Other Woman", "Fine And Mellow", "Wild Is The Wind", "You Can Have Him", "(I Loves You) Porgy", "Forbidden ... read more CD
Nina Simone —
Folksy Nina ... LP Colpix, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nina's folsky, but she's also jazzy too – and the album's from a key time in which she was finding a very special way to bring the two modes together! Simone could have been a straight jazz singer if she wanted – but as records like this always remind us, she was always striving for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nina Simone —
Forbidden Fruit ... CD Colpix/Warner (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic album from Nina Simone's early period! The tracks feature prime work from Nina, caught at the point when she was turning her style from straight jazz into more of a folk-inspired soulful sound – filled with power, anger, and sheer raw emotion – played by a small combo of ... read more CD
Nina Simone —
Nina Simone (6CD set) ... CD Colpix/Collectables, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 6 CD ... Out Of Stock
A cool little set with Nina's initial run at Colpix including Live At The Village Gate, Amazing Nina Simone, Nina Simone At Town Hall, Forbidden Fruit, At Newport, Nina's Choice, Folksy Nina, Nina With Strings, Sings Duke Ellington, and At Carnegie Hall – 10 complete albums on 6 CDs! CD
(Comes in a sturdy black wooden box with a hinged lid. Individual CDs are still sealed, though the shrink is starting to split. Does not include slipcase from image.)
Nina Simone —
Nina Simone At Newport ... LP Colpix, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A key early moment for Nina Simone – recorded live at Newport in 1960, at a time when the festival was one of the most important showcases for groundbreaking jazz – and a perfect setting for Nina to really let loose in that righteous style that would fuel her career during the 60s! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, mostly split bottom seam, some surface wear & aging.)
Nina Simone —
Nina Simone At Town Hall ... LP Colpix, 1959. Sealed Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An important early live show for Nina Simone – a move from the world of small nightclubs (as mentioned in the title of her first record), to the classy Town Hall venue – working in front of an audience filled with left-leaning listeners who were the perfect crowd to get the unique bag ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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