My vocal career has included everything from classical and folk through rock and cabaret, to finally arrive at jazz in the 1990's. Back in the day, I had the good fortune to rub shoulders with the famous (before they were famous!). Some of these include the members of Queen, Phil Collins and Annie Lennox. I was based in London and toured with a cabaret band. Appearances at that time included the Penthouse Club, the Savoy and Grosvenor Hotels and the Marbella Hilton in Spain. I also recorded a single with 8-piece jazz/rock band "Ozo" at CBS studios, but this was never released due to a band dispute.
In the early 90's, I appeared in a theatrical revue at Wimbledon Theatre- "That Cole Black Magic", staged to celebrate Cole Porter's centenary. From then on I was "hooked" on jazz, especially "The Great American Songbook" as interpreted by Ella Fitsgerald and Billie Holliday. I then studied the art of advanced jazz singing at Richmond Jazz School under the guidance of the great Eddie Harvey (pianist/trombonist, ex-Johnny Dankworth and big band arranger). I gained valuable experience on the South London jazz scene singing with Dick Laurie's Elastic Band in Putney and teaming up as a duo with pianist Trevor Pilling, eventually forming my own quartet with some of the best musicians around.
I have worked a wide variety of venues including bars, pubs, clubs, festivals, weddings, private parties and corporate functions. I lived in London until 2000, then moved to the Northwest, where I now work with the best jazz musicians available as part of a duo, trio, quartet or quintet, for a similar range of venues.
My most recent notable performances include the 2009 Southport Jazz Festival (see pics) and the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival '09, which were both well attended. I have currently recorded a new album "Swan Song", featuring a professional trio, together with the very talented trumpeter Steve Parry on three of the tracks and containing two of my own compositions. It was recorded in a reputable Manchester studio and will be for sale shortly.
I can usually be found at several venues in the Chester/Merseyside area, including Alexander's Jazz Bar in in Rufus Court, Chester.
Contact me: info@annielong.co.uk
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gracias por la amistad,es un placer conocerte,excelente sitio,seguimos en contacto,saludos! luis
thanks for the add,excellent site,greetings from argentina!
Lovely to hear from you , my dear friend Annie. The new tracks sound great and I'm glad to see your gigging away in NW. Best wishes and good luck from me.
Hi, Thanks for the request, I'm playing at The Morris Dancer again this Monday! You can hear tracks from my CD on the Band website, see my top friend - BBQ. Enjoyed listening to your new tracks, Jamie
Hi Annie, Thanks for adding me as a friend on myspace. I enjoyed listening to your music. I'm playing bass in a covers band (www.myspace.com/tone junkiesuk). I hope that you may find a chance to listen to some of my solo material. I hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes. Will.
Hello Annie my friend! I'm stopping how to see how your doing. Not much going on in the Pacific Northwest...just a bunch of damn RAIN and CLOUDS!! Not only that, they're Grey Clouds!! SICK OF IT!! :o) I hope all is cool and full of Sunshine in your neck of the woods! I posted a new tune called More to the Puzzle. It's about the damn economy, suicide, standing up for what is right, and love! I hope you liked it if you had a chance to listen. Anyway, you have an Awesome Weekend...be safe too! :) Mike
Hi Annie...How are you doing my friend. I hope Life's treating You well. What a WEEK, Thank God it's Friday Night...Hope you have some great plans for your weekend! Have an Awesome One My friend! Be Safe! :) Mike
Hi Annie...How are you doing? How was your Valentines weekend? I hope you had a great time and that your Music is Moving Forward as you want it to!! :) You're a Sweet Heart...!! Have an Awesome Week my friend!! Mike
Hi Annie...Hope all is well with you! Things are good here! Sorry I haven't visited for a while...I have been really busy! Wishing you an awesome weekend my friend! :) Be Safe! Mike
"At last a follow up to Janette Mason's sparkling debut as leader. Alien Left Hand ....was well worth the wait…” Production **** Performance**** -- BBC Music Magazine
“…an album fizzing with fresh ideas and delights, an exhilarating musical journey .. with brilliantly original writing and inspired playing…” -- Helen Mayhew
"Every track from the rhythmic ‘NY Cab Ride’ and restless ‘4 Wheel Drive’ to the brooding ‘Mae’s Song’ has a terrific hook but it’s the way Mason switches tempo and moods that makes ALH great fun. " -- Diva Magazine
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