Nina Simone: Four Women: The Nina Simone Philips Recordings auf 4 CDs

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If there is one singer whose music reflected and still resonates with the sophistication and spirit of the 1960s, it is Nina Simone. Her sound channeled the emotional spark of the day; her voice reflected its innocence; her piano virtuosity elevated it with an air of elegance; her songs provided intelligent and moving social commentary. And she grounded it all, thrillingly, in the blues. At a time when a growing number of listeners wanted their music to have depth and meaning and soul, Nina Simone delivered.

This collection, which brings together in their entirety all seven of the albums Simone recorded for the Philips label between 1964 and 1966, chronicles the most significant period of her long and distinguished career. From the incendiary "Mississippi Goddam" to the heartbreaking "Lilac Wine" to mini-epic that gives this collection its title, Four Women: The Nina Simone Philips Recording captures a uniquely powerful artist at her peak.

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C.​ Böhm in Audio 7/03: "Diese wunderbare Box mit biblio- philem Touch fasst sieben Philips-Alben von 1964-66, eine ihrer Hochphasen, zusammen.​ Die Stimme imponiert durch brüchige Intensität, ihr Piano-Spiel durch Reduk- tion.​ Tolle Würdigung einer großen Lady.​"