When Nina Simon was young, she received training in ______.

The jazz and blue singer Nina Simone has died at her home in southern France. Born in North Carolina, she was originally trained as a classical pianist and became a star with her performance of l Love You Porgy from the opera Porgy and Vest. She was best known for her interpretation of My Baby Just Cares for Me and a version of the number 1 Put A Spell’ On You. Her programs also included a large number of civil rights songs.