A Musical Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald ... "Lush Life" ... presented by Gill Manly....

A Musical Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald ... "Lush Life" ... presented by Gill Manly , Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars

Monday 28th June - Tuesday 29th June

GILL MANLY SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD “LUSH LIFE”

In 2009 GILL MANLY released her first recording since 1995 on the Linn Record Label. The album was entitled “With A Song in My Heart” and was Gill’s personal reflection on the work of the consummate jazz singer of the 20th century Ella Fitzgerald.

"Now she is back with an album that is easily one of the best vocal efforts of the past 12 months."

CLIVE DAVIS - THE TIMES

"In “With a Song in My Heart” Gill Manly has achieved a fantastic piece work. The album is like a good book which you can’t put down till you’ve reached the last page. And having reached the last page, leaves you wanting more ." SEMPRE AUDIO

“Manly's power and grace are (gratifyingly) rooted elsewhere: in the era of classic jazz inhabited by the likes of Hampton, Jacquet, Gillespie and Ellington, as well as Ella, Billie and Sarah. Warmly recommended.” CHRIS PARKER

Following this release the Jazz world sat up and took notice again of a singer who having deserted the scene for some 7 years and amongst other things sang for the Dalai Lama and ran a café in a park. Since then Gill has wowed audiences from the Purcell Room to her sell-out seasons at Ronnies with her Portrait of Nina Simone.

“Fiercely launching into ‘Mood Indigo,’ this told the audience one thing: “I mean business!” She immediately demonstrated her massive range and the incredible drama that she brings to her delivery. She is a great singer – capable of singing with a catalogue of emotions in just an 8-bar phrase.” SARAH-ELLEN HUGHES

“Overall it was a terrific show. Their rapport couldn’t be faulted. The delivery was charming, the vocals outstanding. And the relentless applause which brought them back to the stage three times said it all.” LONDON JAZZ BLOG

“An assured and accomplished singer, and richly deserved the standing ovation received from a full house. “ CHRIS PARKER

Expect a trio of world class quality to accompany Gill as she leads you gently and charmingly through the Ella Fitzgerald smooth classics, With A Song in My Heart, September Song, Midnight Sun, Bye Bye Blackbird, Love for Sale and many more……
Featuring
•A Musical Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald ... "Lush Life" ... presented by Gill Manly
•Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars
 
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