Given the diverse range of music Aneesa enjoys performing, Aneesa has been fortunuate enough to perform with some outstanding musicians including John Crawford (piano), Simon Little (Bass) & Simon Pearson (Drums).
Influences
Oh boy, so many people! Nina Simone, Celine Dion, Madonna, Chet Baker, Diana Krall, Joan Armatrading, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dianne Reeves, Julie London, Bebel Gilberto, Anita O'Day, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Betty Carter, Carmen McRae, Jobim, Gill Scott-Heron, John Coltrane, Jay Clayton, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Coldplay, Muse, Cranberries, Robbie Williams
Sounds Like
Well, hopefully nobody but me!
Ok, sometimes people 'try' to tell me remind them of Judy Gardland, Celine Dion, Bjork...but i'll ask about and get back to ya!
Track listings for Aneesa Chaudhry Albums:
CD 1: GOING SOLO: Me & Mrs Jones, Let There Be Love, You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, I Just Wanna Make Love To You, Willow.
CD 2: ASIAN PROVOCATEUR: Both Sides Now, Time After Time, Black Coffee, The More I See You, Paper Nut, Tera Chehra.
www.aneesachaudhry.com/live/repertoire
I WAS THERE, THE SUN WAS OUT AND ANEESA SANG UP A DREAM IN HER SEXY SHOES.... Ian Shaw, BBC Jazz Vocalist 2004
Ealing Jazz Festival, July 2008
"An original Punjabi take on the jazz tradition supported by some of the best Latin musicians, music full of light, the subtleness of jazz, and a commitment to the vitality of performance." ..... Pete Watson, Crypt Stage Director, Ealing Jazz Festival
Royal National Theatre Music Pitch
“Aneesa Chaudhry performed interesting takes on jazz and pop standards with exotic charm and a beautiful voice in front of a very appreciative Concert Pitch audience at the National Theatre.”....Alessandra Satta, Front-of-House Music Manager, Royal National Theatre 2007/8
Isle of White International Jazz Divas Festival, April 2008
“Aneesa Chaudhry wowed the audience at the Jazz Festival fringe with her unique approach to jazz, spicing things up nicely with exotic eastern flavours, both vocally and percussively, along with well known classics, all delivered with a dash of divadom and a sprinkle of stardust” ....Mick Smith, Director, Quay Arts,
Birmingham International Jazz Festival, July 2008
"Aneesa Chaudhry’s sets in the Birmingham Jazz Festival were real stand-out occasions. Very musical, pretty unusual, and totally absorbing." ....Jim Simpson, Festival Director
Simon Jenkins, Weekend Producer, BBC Southern Counties Radio
Her performances have been described as an excellent mix of power, style and vocal talent.
Aneesa Chaudhry is an Asian songstress interested in capturing both the heart of the audience and in taking them on an inspiring musical workout with her own vocal arrangements of well known classics.
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Aneesa grew up in a creative Asian household, listening to her father sing on car journeys home from relatives houses, and with the creative blood of a mother who danced traditional Indian dances. She trained as a barrister, but the pull of Aneesa’s creative roots became too strong to ignore.
Aneesa is a charismatic and glamorous performer. Her humour, sexuality and warmth of expression provide an entertaining event that highlights her startlingly extensive vocal range. Her versatility embraces tastes & styles ranging from cabaret jazz to a classical repertoire, soul and Indian song. In true diva style she encapsulates each genre with her unique personality.
Aneesa runs voice workshops at www.TheVoiceBox.biz and Camden Music Service.
Venues that she has performed in include London’s Astoria, The Edinburgh Festival, Alexandra Palace and various cosy Jazz bars.
For further details visit: www.aneesachaudhry.com or call 07957 395 293
Aneesa recorded her CD 'Asian Provocateur' earlier this year with John Crawford. The CD treats listeners to a mix of repertoire ranging from Jazz Standards (The more I see you' to experimental works such as variation on a 'paper nut' based on a motif from a Shankar piece and pieces of an eastern influence (Tera Chehra). You can hear snippets here or buy a copy from www.aneesachaudhry.com.
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hey! just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here, just enjoying a peaceful day. Have a great week :) much love ~adrian edward
WoooW I've been OUT for a long minute =( !!! I stoped by to say what's good !!!! keep in touch if anything hit me up @ www.twitter.com/djprez1 ... aaaaaaaaaaight !! peace =)
P.S. ITS ABOUT 66 DAYS 'TILL X-MAS WHAT AM I GETTIN ??? !!!!!!!!
Hello Aneesa! How are things? Last I spoke to you you were about to embark on some serious travels.. back yet? Really enjoying 'Rest in Peace'! Brigitte xx
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