Nina Simone, Singer According to the review published in the New York Times, Nina Simone sang with her small group in the first half and with the orchestra after intermission. This set list, as taken from the printed concert program, is marked "subject to change". Wilson, John S. "NINA SIMONE SINGS AT CARNEGIE HALL: PLAYS PIANO, BACKED BY TWO GUITARS, BASS AND DRUM." New York Times (1923-), Jan 16 1965, p. 15. ProQuest. Web. 7 Feb. 2024. 1965-01-15T20:30:00