Award-winning jazz vocalist Ali, with a heavy hitting band of internationally acclaimed musicians, resurrects the original outspoken blues and torch song divas. Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Dinah Washington and their peers all helped to shape today's music with their passionate, wild and dangerous songs. Scotlands Queen of Vintage Jazz and Blues' (OC Weekly). 'A masterclass in real grassroots jazz' ***** (Edinburgh49.org). 'Astounding Vocals' ***** (San Diego Union-Tribune). 'No other singer can deliver this kind of material with such authenticity' (BBC Scotland).