An Evening with Ma Bessie

Ma Bessie Productions presents an evening of classic blues and jazz celebrating the music of Bessie Smith, performed by Julia Titus and her band.

Julia Titus performs as Ma Bessie, sharing the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Backed by a dynamic group of musicians, the show combines classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years with original songs and hand-picked covers. The repertoire includes Careless Love, Nobody Knows When You're Down And Out and Gimme A Pig Foot (And A Bottle Of Beer). The seated performance runs for 1 hour 50 minutes.