ALI Affleck / New Orleans Jazz
CatStrand, New Galloway, DG7 3RN
Thursday 20th August 2026
Award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck brings together three of the finest interpreters of early jazz and blues for a special one-off performance celebrating the music of New Orleans and Harlem, New York City.
Making their debut in this exciting lineup is Mathieu Meyer, arguably one of the most in-demand pianists in France today. A key member of the Serpentine Orchestra, he has been making a significant impact on the international early jazz scene with his dynamic and authentic style.
Also joining from the vibrant Paris scene is Pablo Lopez, Colombian-born multi-instrumentalist known for his deep understanding and expressive command of 1920s and 1930s jazz and blues traditions.
Completing the ensemble on double bass is Scottish jazz veteran Roy Percy, a respected figure in early jazz and blues whose experience and musicianship provide the perfect foundation for this unique collaboration.
Audiences can expect an uplifting and heartfelt celebration of some of the most vibrant music ever created. The performance will explore the early New Orleans songbook alongside the work of pioneering jazz and blues women, from the powerful, bawdy blues of Bessie Smith to the charismatic brilliance of Harlem legend Fats Waller.
This fresh international debut promises an unforgettable evening of passion, authenticity, and world-class musicianship.
Making their debut in this exciting lineup is Mathieu Meyer, arguably one of the most in-demand pianists in France today. A key member of the Serpentine Orchestra, he has been making a significant impact on the international early jazz scene with his dynamic and authentic style.
Also joining from the vibrant Paris scene is Pablo Lopez, Colombian-born multi-instrumentalist known for his deep understanding and expressive command of 1920s and 1930s jazz and blues traditions.
Completing the ensemble on double bass is Scottish jazz veteran Roy Percy, a respected figure in early jazz and blues whose experience and musicianship provide the perfect foundation for this unique collaboration.
Audiences can expect an uplifting and heartfelt celebration of some of the most vibrant music ever created. The performance will explore the early New Orleans songbook alongside the work of pioneering jazz and blues women, from the powerful, bawdy blues of Bessie Smith to the charismatic brilliance of Harlem legend Fats Waller.
This fresh international debut promises an unforgettable evening of passion, authenticity, and world-class musicianship.
