Details

Born in the UK of a Welsh father and Mauritian mother, Nicki spent her formative years singing in choirs and had her first band at 17. After living in Mauritius and Paris, She went on to study at drama school before moving to London. A chance meeting with composer Simon Wallace, who was working with lyricist and renowned poet Fran Landesman led to Nicki's first album 'Forbidden Games' - Jack Maserik's ‘Album of the Week' in The Evening Standard. An evening of songs largely by the American poet and lyricist Fran Landesman set to music by Simon Wallace. Nicki's band includes Tenor Sax star Dave Bitelli plus a fine rhythm section. The programme includes some standards as well as original songs.

Cast/Performers

Nicki Leighton-Thomas (voice), Simon Wallace (piano), Dave Bitelli (tenor sax), Mick Hutton (bass), Paul Robinson (drums)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Fran Landesman, Simon Wallace