Ali Affleck's Queens of Swing
Ali Affleck and the Bedlam Boys
The Jazz Bar
11–13 Aug (not 12, 13)
August 2026
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Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Carmen McRae, 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 Radio Scotland, The Jazz House). ‘Vivacious stage presence’ (Herald). 'Outstanding' ***** (Edinburgh 49). Early booking advised!