, Oct 01, 2006
This is by far one of my favorite LP releases by any female jazz vocalist. Here you get the classic 'I Loves You, Porgy'. The classy 'Plain Gold Ring'. The dark and moving 'Pirate Jenny' with lyrics that push your soul into remission. Another classic of 'Old Jim Crow'. 'Dont Smoke In Bed' is a great track with some funny lyrics. 'Go Limp' one of the funniest live takes I've heard. Here we have the very professional and experianced Nina actually forgeting lines and laughing with the crowd. The track is great in itself and makes you smile. The last track 'Mississippi Goddam' became the theme song for Nina to sing at ever bar, much like Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit'. If you to EVER buy a jazz LP this one is a sure winner. Find it and grab it!
