Nina Simone: You've Got To Learn ETJS-7 B2: It's You or No

B2: It's You or No One

and drummer Pete La Roca further elevate this album making it one of the crown jewels of the Blue Note catalog

Ben Riley - drums

Takin’ Off

Nina Simone: You've Got To Learn ETJS-7 B2: It's You or NoVerve, 2023 The Newport Jazz Festival always brought the best out of Nina Simone. On July 2, 1966, the audience was treated to the full range of her artistry from the opener, a breathtaking version of "You've Got To Learn" to a swinging take on "Mississippi Goddam". After a sustained standing ovation, her fans were rewarded with the show stopping encore, "Music For Lovers". This previously unreleased recording makes it clear why hearing Nina Simone in