This release features the high-fidelity SHM-SACD format and is part of the [Verve 70 SACD Selection Vol. 1] series, launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Verve Records in 2026. Celebrating one of the most prestigious labels in jazz history, the series revisits Verve's legendary catalog using the latest DSD remastering, delivering exceptional clarity and depth of sound. Each title is issued as a single-layer SACD, emphasizing pure audio quality, and is packaged in a deluxe double cardboard sleeve designed to evoke an authentic, premium collector's experience, making this series an essential offering for audiophiles and Verve enthusiasts alike. Nina Simone in Concert, released by Philips in 1964, marks her debut album for the label and captures performances recorded at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 21, April 1, and April 6, 1964. The album features Simone on vocals, piano, and arrangements, supported by Rudy Stevenson on guitar, Lisle Atkinson on bass, and Bobby Hamilton on drums, with production by Hal Mooney, liner notes by Nat Shapiro, and photography by Mort Shuman.
