Nina Simone – High Priestess Of Soul (1967/2013) [PonoMusic FLAC 24bit/192kHz]

Nina Simone – High Priestess Of Soul (1967/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/192 kHz | Time – 35:50 minutes | 1,61 GB | Genre: Jazz
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Nina Simone is accompanied on this classic 1967 release by a large orchestra, arranged and led by Hal Mooney. Neither strictly jazz nor soul, the material here is eclectic as Simone interprets these covers in her inimitable style. The album also includes two original songs, the sparse and intimate Come Ye featuring Simone accompanied by nothing but percussion and the centerpiece track, Take Me To The Water.

Perhaps a bit more conscious of contemporary soul trends than her previous Philips albums, this is still very characteristic of her mid-’60s work in its eclectic mix of jazz, pop, soul, and some blues and gospel. Hal Mooney directs some large band arrangements for the material on this LP without submerging Simone’s essential strengths. The more serious and introspective material is more memorable than the good-natured pop selections here. The highlights are her energetic vocal rendition of the Oscar Brown/Nat Adderley composition “Work Song” and her spiritual composition “Come Ye,” on which Simone’s inspirational vocals are backed by nothing other than minimal percussion.

Tracklist:
01 – Don’t You Pay Them No Mind
02 – I’m Gonna Leave You
03 – Brown Eyed Handsome Man
04 – Keeper Of The Flame
05 – The Gal From Joe’s
06 – Take Me To The Water
07 – I’m Going Back Home
08 – I Hold No Grudge
09 – Come Ye
10 – He Ain’t Comin’ Home No More
11 – Work Song
12 – I Love My Baby

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