A Tribute To.. Nina Simone

A tribute evening devoted to the music of Nina Simone, the American jazz singer, pianist and composer, staged in a cocktail lounge in London as part of a monthly series reimagining the work of major artists.

This is a tribute to Nina Simone, the American jazz singer, pianist, composer and civil rights activist, rather than a performance by Simone herself. She began her career in 1954, and her debut album, Little Girl Blue, was released in 1958 on Bethlehem Records.

The event is part of a new monthly series, presented with Voices radio at The Marquee Moon, which hosts concerts and shows in London. Each instalment reimagines the work of a major artist, and this one turns to Simone's repertoire.

The Marquee Moon is a dimly lit cocktail lounge with low wooden ceilings and a cocktail bar, so the evening suits those who want to hear live jazz in a lounge setting.