1963 Nina Simone Concert Poster
1963 Nina Simone concert poster, from her groundbreaking show at Carnegie Hall in New York City. These are full-color posters suitable for framing. See the “Additional Information” tab below for more product details. To view product larger, simply click on the image at left, and a pop-up will open showing a zoomed image. Once that window is open, click on its upper lefthand corner to zoom in even larger.
Product Description
Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, this gifted pianist and singer attended Julliard, with aspirations of becoming a classical concert pianist. Financial realities forced a move into playing nightclubs, and she changed her name to “Nina Simone,” an attempt to both appeal to the tastes of jazz patrons and to conceal her career from family members who considered this sort of music beneath her abilities. The years 1959-64 were good ones for her, with best-selling records like “I Loves You Porgy,” “Mood Indigo” and “My Baby Just Cares For Me.” Starting about 1964, her material took on an increasingly militant tone, and she alienated many listeners with her strident civil rights position. A volatile and troubled soul, Simone is remembered today for her unique style as both vocalist and pianist. Her piano playing, perhaps unsurprisingly reflects her classical background, and bears at least some resemblance to that of John Lewis. Her vocal approach remains enigmatic and beyond categorization. Nina Simone was a true American original. This poster announced her famous April 12, 1963 debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
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| Imprint | Image is imprinted with pigment-based process color inks on heavy, archival ultra premium presentation matte finish paper. All artwork is copyright Conceptsmart, Inc. and may not be duplicated for any purpose without prior authorization by us. Item is intended for personal, consumer use only. Note that this item is NOT an original concert poster. It is a re-creation of the posters originally used in promoting the show described therein. |