Nina Simone - Live at Ronnie Scott’s (1985): Cast

Ronnie Scott’s, opened in 1959 as a hub for British jazz musicians, quickly became a landmark venue where American greats like Johnny Griffin, Roland Kirk, Stan Getz and Ben Webster performed. On 17 November 1985 the club hosted Nina Simone, whose powerful vocals and piano brought a soulful, intensely emotional interpretation to the stage, showcasing her eclectic mystique.

• Nina Simone as themselves