Next week he’ll be in Manchester performing at the Blues Kitchen as part of a series of 40th anniversary shows. Fans can expect all the hits from those early days but will also be given a glimpse into Lee’s career ever since. But his early work with Imagination remains close to his heart. So for the night of the show those early hits are very important but the next day I might be working on a jazz song. I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing hoping that people will enjoy it.”Leee John plays the Blues Kitchen, Manchester, on Thursday, October 9.