Ali Affleck Presents Billie Holiday – Swing Brother Swing!
Ali Affleck and the Gin Mill Genies
nb. This event takes place at different venues or in different spaces for different performances.
New show presenting the great Lady Day's joyful and upbeat early repertoire – including some of her best-loved songs (and a few of her signature ballads too)! Award-winning Ali, 'Scotland’s queen of vintage jazz’ (OC Weekly), with an international all-star band, promise heartfelt, respectful homage full of fun facts about Billie Holiday. 'Affleck is not a household name yet – but she soon will be' (BBC Sounds). 'A musical storyteller' (Scotsman). 'Astounding vocals' ***** (San Diego Union-Tribune). 'Outstanding' ***** (Edinburgh49.org). ‘Vivacious stage presence’ (Herald) and acclaimed band.