Nina Simone Project - Carol Riddick/Gerald Veasley
“I feel more alive now that I ever in my life. I have a chance to live, as I’ve dreamed. I got Life.” – Nina Simone
"I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone" featuring Carol Riddick & Gerald Veasley pairs two legends of jazz and soul music to celebrate an iconic artist. More than a concert, “I Got Life” is an event that explores the powerful music and empowering messages of Nina Simone, performing all the hits including “Feeling Good,” “I Put a Spell on You,”"My Baby Just Cares For Me," “Baltimore,” “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free,” “Sinnerman,” “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood,” and more!
Carol Riddick [vocals]
Gerald Veasley [bass]
Aaron Graves [keyboards]
Tim Hutson [drums]
Sultry songstress/songwriter Carol Riddick has graced stages from her hometown of Philadelphia and across the globe, winning fans and admirers with her extraordinary voice and presence. Highly regarded in the music community for her vocal dexterity, mesmerizing performances and genuinely warm personality, Carol is a unique entertainer whose evolution is ongoing.
Gerald Veasley’s musical odyssey has taken him to the top of the contemporary music world as a bassist, bandleader, composer, producer and educator. He has recorded and/or performed with many of the world’s top performers in many genres of music such as; Chuck Loeb, Maysa, Kim Waters, Nick Colionne, Special EFX, Pieces of a Dream, McCoy Tyner, Gerald Levert, Teddy Pendergrass, Nnenna Freelon, Philip Bailey, the Dixie Hummingbirds, John Blake, Phil Perry, Will Downing and Pat Martino.
