Recorded in 1985, after a break from recording and time spent living in Barbados and Liberia, Nina’s Back features a rejuvenated Nina Simone reaching out to a wider musical audience.

Featuring a number of memorable original Simone compositions, the band includes horns and backup singers for a recording that’s unique in Nina’s catalog.

Previously released originally on LP and cassette 1985 and CD in 1988 - all with older covers.

Nina Simone: vocals, piano, arrangements

Arthur Adams: guitar, bass

Luke Metoyer: percussion

Ray Brown: trumpet

Allan Barnes: saxophone

George Bohanon: Trombone

The Waters Family: backing vocals

Hense Powell: synthesizer, trumpet, cornet, arrangements

It's Cold Out Here
Porgy
I Sing Just To Know That I'm Alive
For A While
Fodder On Her Wings
Touching And Caring
Saratoga
You Must Have Another Lover