Daytime Music and Theatre | Nina Simone: A Musical Life
Schedule
Fri Oct 04 2024 at 10:30 am to 11:45 am
Location
Frankston Arts Centre | Frankston, VI
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Let us ‘Put a Spell on You’ when Bonnie Lee Galea and her Jazz in Cheek Quartet bring the stage alive with a plethora of songs from Nina Simone’s catalogue of music.Gospel, Folk, Jazz, Classical, Blues, R & B, Contemporary & Soul will be showcased alongside stories of the exceptional Nina Simone - “Goddess of the Piano” and “High Priestess of Soul”.
Born in 1933 in North Carolina, Nina was playing piano by 4 years of age. By the early 1950’s she was singing in New York City jazz clubs where she began developing her own unique style and leaving an indelible mark on the world.
Her passion was classical music, but her livelihood was covering popular songs in her own incomparable interpretations, using music and lyrics to challenge hearts and change minds of her time. Nina’s mesmerising performances included popular hits My Baby Just Cares for Me, I Put a Spell on You, and Lilac Wine, as well as gospel and folk tunes Sinnerman, and I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free bringing people together.
So please, ‘Don't Let Her Be Misunderstood’, let her music ‘Put a Spell On You’ and leave our theatre ‘Feelin' Good’!
Join us in the theatre foyer prior to the performances for complimentary refreshments.
Jazz in Cheek Quartet:
Bonnie Lee Galea (voice)
Richard Coates (keys & backing vocals)
Quinton Dunne (double bass & backing vocals)
Steve Todd (drums & percussion)
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Where is it happening?
Frankston Arts Centre, Cnr Davey & Young Sts,Melbourne,VIC,Australia, FrankstonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
