“A rich-voiced and expressive singer. Her choice of material is typically enterprising."
The Observer
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"And having reached the last page, leaves you wanting more . . . "
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"Und am Ende angelangt, will man mehr davon..."
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Home Theater Hi-Fi, Spirit of Change & Bay Area Reporter
"The voice...is adorable. You've got to hear this fabulous artist."
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Jazzwise
Songs "sung with such intelligence and self-possession".
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The Times
easily one of the best vocal efforts of the past 12 months
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Yorkshire Post
Manly is superb, her rich voice bringing the best out of the lyrics...
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The Jazz Breakfast
"It's truly remarkable and truly inspiring to hear a "new" singer who is this good."
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Sunday Post
"...a treat for lovers of top-notch jazz..."
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Scotland on Sunday
...a very feminine, feather-light voice, terrific control and - judging by the selection here - great taste in repertoire and musicians
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Sunday Herald
...the spirit of Ella Fitzgerald is hovering close by
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The Herald
Guy Barker is the trumpet foil here, on a set of songs associated with Ella Fitzgerald. You'd have to be good to pull that concept off, and Gill Manly sure is.
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