A heartfelt and respectful homage to the great lady from Scotland's 'Queen' of Vintage jazz and Blues'(OC Weekly) will be working alongside Baron Oscar Laven in an exciting first encounter!
Award-winning Ali ( Scottish - American) debuts in the festival with a special programme with a carefully crafted selection of Lady Day's best-loved songs (including some of Billie's own faves).
'Affleck is not a household name yet – but I think she soon will be' (BBC Jazzhouse).
‘A musical storyteller’ (Scotsman).
'Astounding vocals' ***** (San Diego Union-Tribune).
'Outstanding' ***** (Edinburgh49.org).
‘Vivacious stage presence’ (Herald)
Ali was Awarded Best Jazz Vocalist in Scottish Jazz Awards 2014 and nominated many other times in the same category.
Part of the Wellington Jazz Festival 2025
