Vocalist Liz Tilton worked with a number of orchestras during the big band era. Though never as popular as her older sister, Martha (pictured), she had a successful career from the late 1930s until the mid-1940s when she retired to married life. She briefly returned to singing in the early 1950s. Martha Tilton enjoyed her greatest renown during her two-year stint with the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Featured on Goodman's smash rendition of the swing-era classic "And the Angels Sing," she was also the first non-classical vocalist to perform at Carnegie Hall. Read more

Rosemary Victoria Yuro (Rosemarie Timotea Auro), professionally known as Timi Yuro, was an American singer and songwriter. Sometimes called "the little girl with the big voice," she is considered to be one of the first blue-eyed soul stylists of the rock era. According to one critic, "her deep, strident, almost masculine voice, staggered delivery and the occasional sob created a compelling musical presence." Yuro possessed a contralto vocal range.Read more

Classic cocktails are the foundation of mixology, offering timeless recipes that have been enjoyed for generations. These drinks have enduring appeal, thanks to their perfect balance of flavours and intriguing histories.Read more