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All-star jazz sextet, led by Edinburgh’s acclaimed songwriter Lorna Reid. Cool, classy takes on the Great American songbook and beautiful original songs. 'Fabulous repertoire from easy listening, to hot swing' (BBC Radio Scotland). Last year the band played to full houses at the Jazz Bar, Edinburgh's premier jazz venue. Influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Joni Mitchell to contemporary virtuosos Diana Krall, Madeleine Peyroux and Melodie Gardot. 'Moods, themes and colours of music shifted and changed effortlessly' (ArtsReviewsEdinburgh.com). 'Simultaneously warm and very cool' ***** (ThreeWeeks).