ALI BODYCOAT - Jazz Diva

Well regarded as one of Western Australia's most talented and respected jazz vocalists, Ali Bodycoat has established herself as an unrivalled force in the local jazz industry.

A regular feature at Ellington's Jazz Club, Ali performs sold-out shows with the Ali Bodycoat Quintet. Ali's relationship with the microphone goes even further as she performs at and hosts various events such as Style Aid and Chamber Jam.

A true testiment to Ali's electrifying talent and undeniable charm is the highly coveted residency she has held at the Subiaco Hotel for a staggering 15 years, performing with her trio every Wednesday night. Ali is also a regular performer at Jazz Fremantle.

Ali completed a Certificate II in Musical Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2002, where she has also taught Jazz Vocals.

As a musical performer Ali has starred in Yellow Glass Productions Last Days of Weimar, Rent, RAiny Days and Mondays - Songs of the Carpenters, Company and Hair. She also starred in Chicago as Roxy Hart at the Regal Theatre.

Chosen to support Marcia Hines in her 2008 concert at The Vines, Asli has also supported Vince Jones, Grace Knight and David Campbell and continues to work with some of Australia's greatest jazz musicians.

In 2010 Ali created and performed two sold-out seasons of Minor Major Marlene, Downstairs at His Majesty's Theatre and at the Ellington Jazz Club, and in 2011 Ali performed and created Franklin - The Music of Aretha Franklin, again to sold out seasons Downstairs at The Maj and The Ellington.

SAMPLE REPERTOIRE:

BALLADS

Body and Soul

Cry Me a River

Every Time We Say Goodbye

I Wish You Love

Lover Man

My Funny Valentine

Please Don't Talk To Me When I'm Gone

So in Love

Someone To Watch Over Me

The Man I Love

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve

Summertime

Toxic

When Morning Comes

BLUES

Black Coffee

Drinkin' Again

Dirty Water

Easy Living

Fine and Mellow

Miss Celie's Blues

One For My Baby

Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues

Teach Me Tonight

Today I Sing The Blues

The Diet

The Nearness of You

MEDIUM SWING TEMPO

All Of You

Autumn Leaves

April In Paris

Come Fly With Me

Can't Help Lovin' That Man

Comes Love

I've Got You Under My Skin

I've Got The World On A String

I Love Paris

Learning The Blues

My BAby Just Cares For Me

Night and Day

Old Devil Moon

Peel Me A Grape

The Laziest Gal In Town

Speaking Of Happiness

Sunday In New York

The Summer Wind

UP TEMPO SWING

Cheek to Cheek

Errand Girl For Rhythm

From This Moment On

Fly Me To The Moon

Get Out of Town

How Long Has This Been Going On

I've Still Got My Health

It's Alright With Me

I Get A Kick Out Of You

Just One Of Those Things

Somethings Gotta Give

The Way You Look Tonight

That Old Black MAgic

The Lady Is A Tramp

That's Life

We'll Meet Again

What Is This Thing Called LOve

You Make Me Feel So Young

You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

UP SHUFFLE

I'm Gonna Lock My Heart

I Love Being Here With You

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Love For Sale

Someone Else is Steppin' In

ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE SHOW

Rock Steady

Chain of Fools

I Say A Little Prayer

Skylark

Think

Dr Feel Good

I Never Loved A Man

Son of a Preacher Man

Do Right Woman

Respect

Until You Come Back

Today I sing The Blues

Walk on By

Spanish Harlem

Ain't No Way

I Knew You Were Waiting

Sisters Are Doin' It

Freeway Of Love

Natural Woman

TESTIMONIALS:

"The range, volume and length of sound that issued from such a diminutive figure as Bodycoat was quite phenomenal."   Australian Stage Online

"Bodycoat's soaring vocals were just one of the many highlights..."   The West Australian

"Bodycoat's voice has a vibramcy and potency that conveys the emotional depth of the lyrics..."   The West Australian