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- “A firebrand, a giant, a fearless performer, Nina Simone sang her truth”
Dianne Reeves
Nina Simone was an inspiring woman, musician and activist who made an unforgettable mark on the world with her powerful jazz ballads and rousing protest songs. This long-awaited official tribute to the legendary jazz diva features four incredible female vocalists: Patti Austin, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, and Nina Simone's own daughter - simply known as Simone.
The soulful music of the "High Priestess of Soul" is handled gracefully by the four powerful performers, who each possess Nina's feisty feminism and indefinable spark. The vivacious singers are joined onstage by original members of the Nina Simone band and her long-time musical director, Al Shackman.
Sing the Truth features moving renditions from Nina's classic catalogue including the much-loved hits: I Love You Porgy, My Baby Just Cares for Me and To be Young, Gifted and Black. This one-of-a- kind tribute to her music will reassure fans that Nina Simone's spirit is alive and well.
Produced by Danny Kapilian
Musical direction by Al Shackman
Image: courtesy of Verve Records
More Info
- Article: Review: Sing the Truth
- Article: Review: Sing the Truth
- Article: Four Superstar Jazz Women Salute Nina Simone at the Festival
Review
The Dominion Post Mar 8, 2010
Dianne Reeves saved the night, Sing The Truth: Nina Simone Remembered was running the risk of being a well-meaning tribute that was ultimately soft in style and lacking in substance. And then Reeves, the fourth singer of the night, launched into Be My Husband, summoning not only Nina Simone but Sarah Vaugh and Mahlia Jackson too, expertly bringing the performance back to gospel and folk roots, which had been ignored until that point - and is crucial to any understanding of Simone's work.
www.scoop.co.nz Mar 7, 2010
The truth came through in waves of song, from the hearts and voices of four excellent ladies and their slightly Vegas backing group.
