There are songs that live in time, and then there are songs that bend it. Nina Simone’s “Chilly Winds Don’t Blow” was always the latter — a smoky lament carried by her unmistakable voice and the quiet ache of winter. But now, thanks to producing duo Bolden., those same winds are back, swirling through a dazzling jazz-house remix that feels like the warmth of a fireplace and the pulse of a crowded dance floor.
“Chilly Winds Don’t Blow – Bolden. Remix” is the first single from Verve // Remixed Holiday, a reimagined take on the 2008 Verve Remixed: Christmas album. In their hands, Simone’s timeless vocals glide over shimmering piano lines, flirtatious flute melodies, and a heartbeat of house rhythm that transforms melancholy into movement. It’s a resurrection, not a reconstruction — where reverence meets reinvention.
The project marks yet another high point for Bolden., the fast-rising jazz-house duo turning heads across the scene. With millions of streams and an electrifying live show, their sound is a kaleidoscope of brass, groove, and unfiltered joy — bridging old-school swing and new-school soul with effortless charm. Their remix feels both intimate and cinematic, like dancing through snowfall under neon lights.
And they’re not alone in reimagining the Verve vault. The full release brings five new remixes from genre-defying artists Ginton, Bolden., Tourist, Two Another, and DARGZ, all fusing electronic elegance with the nostalgia of jazz and holiday warmth. It’s a reminder that timeless music doesn’t need to be frozen in time — it can evolve, shimmer, and find rhythm in new hearts.
Verve // Remixed Holiday arrives on Crystal Clear vinyl — a collector’s dream — in the U.S. on October 24 and internationally on October 31. Whether you’re wrapped in a blanket or lost under strobe lights, this is a record made to melt the chill — proof that even in 2025, Nina Simone still knows how to make the room move.
