Nina Simone – “Forbidden Fruit”

Nina Simone – “Forbidden Fruit” (Colpix SCP419) was Nina Simone’s second studio album for Colpix. She is showcased here both as a vocalist and as a pianist accompanied by Al Shackman on guitar, Chris White on bass, and Bobby Hamilton on drums. The same rhythm section would back her on live album both prior to and after this 1961 release. Eight tracks from a 1957 studio session have been added here as a bonus. (Jazz Images)