A Single Woman

by Nina Simone

Overview

Vocalist, composer and pianist Nina Simone returned from a lengthy self-imposed exile in 1993 with an autobiography and outstanding CD highlighting her still impressive singing and interpretative skills in an intriguing context, surrounded by strings and guitars. While the backdrops were lush and occasionally corny, Simone's deep, penetrating voice, careful pacing and dramatic delivery kept the songs from becoming sappy. While she's always been a great protest and political singer, Simone is also a superb romantic/love song stylist. Simone remains among America's premier performers, and this CD was a welcome addition to her sparkling legacy. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	03/31/2015
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8718469537822
Rank:	73355

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nina Simone   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
Gerald Albright   Guest Artist,Vocals
Earl Dumler   Brass,Woodwind
Marilyn Baker   Viola
Israel Baker   Violin
Bob Tricarico   Brass,Woodwind
Carol Robbins   Harp
Yvette Devereaux   Violin
Jack Nimitz   Brass,Woodwind
Jack Sheldon   Trumpet
Larry Bunker   Percussion
Frank Marocco   Accordion
Jay Rosen   Violin
Jeff Clayton   Brass,Woodwind
Jeff Hamilton   Drums
John Chiodini   Guitar
John Clayton   Bass
Joel Derouin   Violin
John Pena   Bass
Paul Robinson   Drums,Drums
Marie Fera   Cello
Brad Warnaar   French Horn
Richard Todd   French Horn
Melissa Hasin   Cello
Michael Melvoin   Piano
Mark Cargill   Violin
Al Schackman   Guitar
Valarie King   Brass,Woodwind
Evan Wilson   Viola
Assa Drori   Violin
Gerald Vinci   Violin
Buell Neidlinger   Bass
Frederick Seykora   Cello
Gary Foster   Brass,Woodwind
Kathleen Lenski   Violin
Suzie Katayama   Cello
Bill Summers   Percussion
Jim Hughart   Bass
Mike Melvoin   Piano
Gordon Marron Strings   Violin
Shari Zippert   Violin
Isabelle Daskoff   Violin
Susan Ranney   Bass
David Young   Bass
James Ross   Viola,Violin
Hershel Wise   Viola
Connie Kupka   Violin
Gina Kronstadt   Violin
Margot MacLaine   Viola
Margaret Storer   Bass
Rollice Dale   Viola
David H. Speltz   Bass,Cello
Igor Horoshevsky   Cello
Irving Geller   Violin
Mari Tsumura   Violin
Ann Mason Stockton   Harp
Henry Ferger   Violin
Darryl Jackson   Percussion
Steven Edelman   Bass
Christopher Hanulik   Bass
Jeffrey DeRosa   French Horn
Jon Kip   Brass,Woodwind
Marilyn L. Johnson   French Horn

Technical Credits

Andre Fischer   Producer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Jack Val   Composer
Doug Sax   Mastering
John Clayton   Arranger
Marilyn Bergman   Composer
Sam Ward   Composer
Rod McKuen   Composer
Jeremy Lubbock   Arranger,Orchestration
Louis Aragon   Composer
Robert Read   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Jimmy Dale   Composer
Ralph Rainger   Composer
Michel Legrand   Composer
Nina Simone   Arranger,Composer
Michael Melvoin   Orchestration
Georges Brassens   Composer
Woody Woodruff   Engineer
Alan Bergman   Composer
Robin Lynch   Art Direction
Richard Evans   Arranger
Dan Bosworth   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Ken Allardyce   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Leo Robin   Composer
Martin Kalmanoff   Composer
Al Schmitt   Mixing,Engineer
Harry Warren   Composer
Carol Friedman   Photography
Patty Nichols   Production Coordination
Ellen Silverstein   Clothing/Wardrobe
Jane Madgwick   Assistant
Jules Chaikin   Strings Contractor
Michael Alago   Executive Producer