The Nina Simone Songbook presented by Gill Manly

A blues-edged jazz singer not lacking in testosterone or sensitivity, Manly is a good choice to tackle Simone's now iconic back catalogue with its mix of exultant gospel vocalisations and brooding, dark emotion. Expect everything from 'Feeling Good' and 'Strange Fruit' to 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and more. First of two nights.