Bessie, Billie & Dinah - Empress, Lady & Queen of Blues (SA)

Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday & Dinah Washington
Empress, Lady & Queen of Blues.

Join South Australian songstress Bonnie Lee Galea in her JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet resurrecting the songs and stories of these three iconic women who paved the way for many female artists to follow.
Esch of the three singers performed and recorded with the biggest bands and orchestras of the early mid-20th century singing from their souls, touching the hearts of millions and dying before their 45th birthdays!

- One, was the highest paid performer of her era in the world
- One, was awarded four posthumous Grammy’s
- One, had nine husbands!

Review: The Clothesline, Adrian Miller 2020. Adelaide Fringe
"The show is confident, classy and contains some great songs, stories and musicianship."

Performers – JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet (4pc)
Bonnie Lee Galea on voice
Richard Coates on Keys
Quinton Dunne on double bass
Josh Chenoweth on trumpet