Nina Simone Sings The Blues LP (180g) fg_Catalog Number_BHR011IR Rostam Batmanglij and Ariel Rechtshaid

Rostam Batmanglij and Ariel Rechtshaid

California on July 10 and 11

and Steve Osborne

Bright Blues is their first release after signing to indie powerhouse Glassnote Records and their first release working with outside co-writers

U2’s first compilation release

Nina Simone Sings The Blues LP (180g) fg_Catalog Number_BHR011IR Rostam Batmanglij and Ariel RechtshaidNina Simone Sings The Blues (1967) can rightfully be called a true classic in both Soul and Blues genres. The album is a showcase for the intensity of Nina's soulful croon and demanding piano skills, accompanied by a marvelous backing band with Eric Gale and Rudy Stevenson on guitar, Bob Bushnell on bass, drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie, Ernie Hayes on organ and Buddy Lucas on both harmonica and sax. With a song selection that ranks among the best