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There are tender moments on many of her later records, though they arent necessarily the moments that we think defined her, but Little Girl Blue allows that side to come forward much more clearly. –PENGUIN JAZZ TO JAZZ

Accompanied by bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert Heath, she shines on these magnificently chosen standards, which showcase her remarkable piano playing that was clearly imbued with the Classical tradition (racism deprived her of the Classical music career she had dreamed of) and a voice which fluctuates between harshness and gentleness.-JAZZ MAGAZINE

PERSONNEL:

• NINA SIMONE – vocals & piano
• JIMMY BOND – bass
• ALBERT TOOTIE HEATH – drums

New York, December 1957.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A:
• A1. MOOD INDIGO
• A2. DONT SMOKE IN BED
• A3. HE NEEDS ME
• A4. LITTLE GIRL BLUE
• A5. LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME
• A6. MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME
• A7. HES GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS (*)

• SIDE B:
• B1. GOOD BAIT [instrumental]
• B2. PLAIN GOLD RING
• B3. YOULL NEVER WALK ALONE
• B4. I LOVES YOU PORGY
• B5. CENTRAL PARK BLUES [instrumental]