In addition to being nominated for best jazz vocalist at the Scottish Jazz Awards in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, Ali won the award in 2014, and that same year she was nominated as 'Best Emerging artist ' and for the 'Best Jazz Album'.

Early jazz historian, Ali has earned her solid reputation as the quintessential ‘go to’ vocalist for authentic trad Jazz / prohibition era blues and as she is also an American and a swing dancer, Ali is uniquely placed to deliver this music with authority.

At the GSX Friday Night Party this year.”, Ali brings together her unique line up of top jazz musicians from across Europe and the UK. This collective will bring us a variety of music perfect for Lindy Hop, Balboa & Shag, delivering that dynamic dance floor GSX promises!

Returning to GSX for a second time, we are thrilled to have The Trad Rags Trio join us again in 2026 for our Saturday Fast Feet Brunch!!

The Trad Rags Trio: Simon Toner on double bass, Mike Kearney on piano and vocals and Paddy Darley on trombone.

Three of Scotland’s best early jazz specialists come together to create The Trad Rags Trio. These musicians have been instrumental in the success of Scottish Jazz Awards Best Jazz Band 2022, Tenement Jazz Band.

Trad Rags Trio takes the old ragtime rhythm-section sound with piano and double bass, leaving plenty of room for Paddy’s Kid Ory stylings in the trombone, from barks to songbird melodies; and Mike’s characterful collection of songs.

Our Sunday night after party has an ‘anything goes’ vibe when it comes to the music. While still including plenty of swing, we like to expand the musical genre a touch at our last party, which is why Baby Face and the Beltin’ Boys are the perfect band to deliver their eclectic array of swing, country, rhythm & blues and gospel. BBB are a home-grown Glasgow collective that have been bringing their talent to Glasgow and beyond for the past decade, including plenty of swing dance-specific events. Be prepared for lots of fun and a little of the unexpected too!