NINA SIMONE - A Musical Life
'Let Us Put A Spell On You'
With three SOLD OUT Shows at The Capri, Goodwood in 2021, Bonnie Lee Galea’s JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet return with their show about Nina Simone the “Goddess of the Piano” and “High Priestess of Soul”.
Nina was a true artist, along with all the hardship that went with that title. Unique in every sense of the word. Mesmerizing worldwide with her blend of jazz, gospel, blues, folk, pop and classical interpretations.
This musical genius was one of a kind. Bonnie & her band move through her life featuring brilliant masterpieces of song like
'Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' 'Sinnerman’ 'Four Women’ ‘Little Liza Jane’ ‘Feelin' Good' ‘My Baby Just Cares for Me’ & more
See the Show * Hear the Stories * Feel the Music
With
Bonnie Lee Galea - voice
Richard Coates - keys
Quinton Dunne - double bass
Steve Todd - drums/percussion
Presented by: Bonnie Lee Galea
BONNIE LEE GALEA – Vocalist / Music & Cabaret. A bit of a gypsy at heart this South Australian born, Maltese songstress. Embarking on her singing career in 1999 in Darwin at age 33, she was a late bloomer in the world of music. In 2007 she took her musical career to Brisbane until finally returning back home to Adelaide in 2010 where it is now her full-time profession. Bonnie sings many styles and genres from early jazz, blues to current especially songs whose lyrics move her including foreign sung songs. Since 2014, Bonnie began collaborating with other Adelaide musicians on Music Cabaret shows. Now with these successful shows which tour nationally • BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH • The Blonde Bombshells of Jazz • SIMPLY SADE • Billie Holiday - In Story & Song • NINA SIMONE - A Musical LifeReviews
This is a show not only for fans of Nina Simone's music but for any soul that is moved by the intensity and passion that drives soul music. - Jon Cocks, Weekend Notes
