MUSIC

Ali Affleck's Queens of Swing

Ali Affleck and the Bedlam Boys

Venue

The Jazz Bar

Dates

11–13 Aug 2026

Time

Times vary · 60min

Price

£15

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!