Name: Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing
Start: 2024-08-25T19:00:00
Location: The Jazz Bar

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Classic big band jazz and swing from across the ages, played by a very big band indeed – back for our regular slot at the Fringe. Join us for charts you'll love from Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Melba Liston and Duke Ellington, all the way to the present day, plus some more left-field choices. Dancing in the aisles is strongly encouraged, or sit back and be blown away by this wonderful, timeless music.

South London Jazz Orchestra

Edinburgh New Town Church

Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Anita O'Day, Maxine Sullivan, Peggy Lee. Award-winning Ali pays fiery homage to these trailblazing and musically vital women with her acclaimed band. Scotland’s ‘Queen of Vintage Jazz’ (OC Weekly). 'The real deal' (Clive Anderson). ‘Stunningly expressive... Astounding vocals’ ***** (San Diego Union-Tribune). ‘Musical storyteller’ (Scotsman). 'No other singer can deliver this material with such authenticity and so swingingly' (BBC Jazzhouse). ‘Vivacious stage presence’ (Herald). "Outstanding ***** (Edinburgh 49). Early booking advised