The Bessie Smith Story
Welcome to "Empress of the Blues: The Bessie Smith Story, a captivating performance celebrating the life and legacy of Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues. This narrated show takes audiences on a soulful journey through Bessie's life, featuring 18 of her most iconic songs performed by a talented ensemble of musicians.
Show Details
Performance Title
Empress of the Blues: The Bessie Smith Story
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes ( 2 x 45 mins)
Genre
Blues, Jazz, Historical Narration
Cast
● Narrator/Vocalist: Julia Titus
● Pianist:George Webster
● Saxophonist: Clare Hirst
● (For 4-piece band) Bassist: Dom Geraghty
● (For 5-piece band) Drummer: Luke Trenwith
● (For 6-piece band) Trumpet: Claude Deppa
Set List
1. Downhearted Blues
2. St. Louis Blues
3. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out 4. Gimme a Pigfoot (And a Bottle of Beer) 5. T'aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do
6. A Good Man is Hard to Find
7. After You've Gone
8. Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair
9. Hot time in the old town tonight
10. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
11. Careless Love
12. Backwater Blues
13. Empty Bed Blues
14. I Ain't Got Nobody
15. Do Your Duty
16. I Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl
17. Kitchen Man
18. Alexander's Ragtime Band
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