Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and Anita O'Day

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Music (jazz, blues)

  • Venue 57
    The Jazz Bar - Partially Seated
  • Times vary. Click 'Dates, times and prices' to view the calendar
  • Aug 21, 24-25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Ali Affleck and Bedlam Swing
  • Warnings and additional info: None
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Accompanied 6-15 years may enter until 20:00, accompanied 16-17 years until 22:00. Strictly 18+ after 22:00
Dates, Times and Prices

This show has performances in multiple locations

Description

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 ***** (Edinburgh49.org). Early booking advised!

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Two flights of stairs, totaling 25 steps, down into the space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Dates, Times and Prices