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CAMERA THREE: NINA SIMONE (TV)
Summary
One in this series of programs on the performing and visual arts. James Macandrew hosts this program which features the talents of jazz vocalist and pianist Nina Simone. Simone appears with her trio which consists of drummer Robert Hamilton, guitarist Alvin Shackman, and bass player Christopher White. Highlights include performances of the following songs: "Sunday in Savannah"; "I'll Look Around"; "When I Was in My Prime"; "Zungo!"; "For All We Know"; and "Work Song." In addition, James Macandrew comments on Simone's education and her contributions to jazz. Commercials deleted.
Details
- NETWORK: WCBS-TV
- DATE: August 13, 1961 11:30 AM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:22:55
- COLOR/B&W: B&W
- CATALOG ID: T86:0143
- GENRE: Music; Arts documentaries
- SUBJECT HEADING: Biography; Jazz; African-American Collection - Music
- SERIES RUN: CBS - TV series, 1956-1979; PBS - 1979-1980
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- John McGiffert … Producer
- Anthony Farrar … Director
- Joseph Hurley … Writer
- James Macandrew … Host
- Nina Simone … Singer, Instrumentalist, Pianist
- Robert Hamilton … Instrumentalist, Drummer
- Alvin Schactman … Instrumentalist, Guitarist
- Christopher White … Instrumentalist, Bassist