BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH ~ Empress, Lady & Queen of the Blues

Songs & Stories of BESSIE SMITH, BILLIE HOLIDAY & DINAH WASHINGTON. Three Inspirational Musical Giants who left us before turning 45. Time enough to love, marry (9 times for one) & create superb masterpieces like AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, MAKIN’ WHOOPEE, ST LOUIS BLUES! Each iconic singer lived such high profile lives for their time, influencing each other & blazing the trail for many of those who followed. Performing & recording with the biggest bands & orchestras of the day including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton & Quincy Jones. Relive these masterpieces through the interpretations of Bonnie Lee Galea - voice, Quinton Dunne - double bass, Richard Coates - keys & Josh Chenoweth – trumpet. “Loved the show Bonnie & her band’s tribute to the 3 blues legends was brilliant!”