In 1998, a relatively unknown Susie Arioli hit the outdoor stage at the Festival, dazzling the crowd with her heartfelt interpretations of jazz standards. The same year, guitarist Jordan Officer by her side, she was opening for Ray Charles, filling in for Charles Brown at the last minute. Her career has soared since then, along with her growing local and international popularity. After exploring swing, blues, and country leanings on Learn to Smile Again, Susie Arioli revisits jazz standards in 2008 on her fifth album, Night Lights. All the Way came out in March 2012.