I am honored to introduce the members performing on my Christmas album, "Pieces of Christmas": Annalee-vocals and piano, Eric Stander-guitar, Matt Clayton-bass, Mike Wegner-drums and David Haliday-sax. It is always a pleasure to play with these fine musicians and look forward to future performances with them.
Band Members featured on Annalee's album, Sweet Jazz: Annalee- vocals, piano, auxiliary percussion; David Howes- Guitar; Matt Clatyon- Bass; and Shaun Thomas- Drums
Influences
Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Tierney Sutton, Billy Holiday, Peter Cincotti, Diana Krall, Claudia Acuna, Chris Botti, Dianne Reeves, Sarah Vaughn, Jon Hendricks, Chick Corea, Geoff Keezer, Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louie Armstrong, Neil Diamond, KT Tunstall, Joss Stone, Tracy Hamlin
Sounds Like
Annalee sounds like Annalee with a hint of the brilliant musicians she has studied. Check it out and see what you think...
I was born in Salt Lake, but grew up in Oregon. I have been singing, playing the piano and composing for many, many, many years. I have been performing for over ten years for restaurants, festivals, opening acts, weddings, private parties and conventions. I enjoy performing all styles of music and you can find me at any venue playing anything between jazz, Norah Jones, Alisson Kraus, Marvin Gaye, Madonna, and much more. I received my Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Utah in 2004 and 2007 respectfully. I have had the wonderful opportunity to perform on NYC television show Crystal Stairs and Utah's Fox 13.
I am on myspace to make new friends and share my music with the world. The people in the world are individual vassels of inspiriation and friendship. I feel that by knowing more people I can promote peace through friendship and in turn feel a peace in the world within myself. My friends are my muses! I like to get to know people!
People always ask if I respond to all the emails I receive; and are my replies form letters or are they personal? The answer is YES, I do and each one is sincere. I enjoy getting to know you, your thoughts and comments.
