3 Rigmor Gustafsson is
i one of Sweden's premiere jazz vocalists and brings her show to Scotland for the first time as part of the jazz festival. Welcome her with open arms and wild strawberries
First record you ever bought
The first one I can remember that really made a serious impact on me was Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life.
Last time you were chatted up Two nights ago . . .
First film you saw that really moved you The Wizard of Oz.
Last lie you told ‘I don't have time to talk now.’
First movie you ever went on a date to The Terminator (ll!)
Last time you cried
Yesterday. I sang 'Fire and Rain' as an encore at a concert in Munich and I decided to dedicate it to Esbjorn Svensson.
First thing you do when you’ve got time off work Smile and breathe deep.
Last great meal you cooked Lime chicken.
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Last extravagant purchase you made My sunglasses.
First crush Elvis Presley and all the guys in the Bay City Rollers.
Last book you read Doris Lessing's The Golden Notebook.
First great piece of advice you were given. ‘Carpe diem'.
Last time you were starstruck
I met Stevie Wonder a couple of years ago and wanted to tell him how much he has meant to me. Didn't quite succeed as well as I planned.
First thing you’d do if you ran the country Ask for help.
First three words your friends would use to describe you
Maybe they would say something like careful, stubborn and loyal, but I'm not sure they're right.
Last meal on earth - what would it be
Wild strawberries with cream.
First song you’ll sing at karaoke
Wouldn't know, I'd probably be heavily
intoxicated if you found me by a karaoke machine.
Last time you exploited your position to get something
Well, it happens quite often (basically all the time) when I'm doing soundchecks. but guess that‘s kind of natural.
First time you realised you were famous Can't honestly remember.
Last time someone criticised your work
This morning I was very heavily criticised. By myself.
Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it
Some weeks ago. and it unfortunately happens too often when I'm in a hurry and think I need something new to wear on stage.
First concert you ever attended A school big band that came and played in varmskog where I grew up
I LiveatLochLomond
f festival's second year.
Headliners the Sex Pistols bring filth, fury and fun to this picturesque festival on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Hopefully, the sun will be shining on the Pistols, Pete Doherty and Groove Armada for the
' Edinburgh Festivals The world's biggest arts rammy is coming to town again. Having scoured the acts on offer, we advise what tickets to book early before the sheer hedonistic chaos begins. Look out for our weekly issues throughout August.
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(it's real countryside. and there are basically NEVER any concerts there so it was quite a big thingil
Last time you bought someone flowers Last week, for my sister.
First thing you think of when you wake up in the morning The weather!
Last thing you think of before you go to sleep
Secrets.
I Rig/nor Gustalsson plays the Spiege/tent, Edinburgh, Sat 26 Ju/ as part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.