NINA SIMONE - Sings Duke Ellington Format:Crystal Clear & White Vinyl LP Fun House feels alright

Fun House feels alright

one-man backing band

Pressed on vinyl for the first time outside of the US

who numbered Stephen Malkmus among their producers

” And that’s just the introduction

NINA SIMONE - Sings Duke Ellington Format:Crystal Clear & White Vinyl LP Fun House feels alrightThis is one of Nina Simones best albums in a long time. Shes taken a flock of Duke Ellington tunes, some familiar and some not so familiar, and handed them interesting and intriguing renditions in her own special style. The albums a bit straighter than later efforts, with large backings by Stu Phillips that also feature vocals by the Malcolm Dodds Singers. The result is a masterpiece, proof that even in her early years, Nina could completely transform