Gigs & festivals

Gigs & Festivals…

The Isle Of White International Jazz Diva’s Festival 2008

Review written by www.ventnorblog.com : or click here

Jazz Festival: Aneesa Chaudhry, Author: Sal
Sunday, 13th April, 2008 at 8:21 am, Isle of Wight
13, April 2008, 4:00 pm
Aneesa Chaudhry is back on the fringe today following her excellent performance yesterday evening at the Mill Bay Inn. We caught her last night and thought she was a fantastic performer. Her eclectic take on jazz managed to clear the front row at one point, but don’t let that put you off – the rest of the room thought she was fabulous. She trained as a barrister, but the pull of music and the creative influences of her parents led her to give up with wig and replace it with sexy frocks and heels. She performs with ease and a great sense of humour – her voice is incredible and well worth checking out later today. It’s part of Mick Smith free fringe events, so you won’t even need to pay to get in.

Review written by Aramar on last.fm or click here

A rising new star in the Jazz community I found was Aneesa Chaudhry her subtle blend of Jazz with Asian music left the audience encapsulated as she took both our hearts and our imaginations. I could not believe that she is still unsigned but check out her CD Asian Provocateur which can be purchased from www.aneesachaudhry.com she has a unique mix of influences and a vocal range that will knock your socks off, something new, something special. 

The RISE festival, mentioned in “India in London” article from www.theasianpost.co.uk, July 2007. (pdf, large download, 24.8MB)   download…

“Newstead Abbey, Christmas Markets, Entertainment Marquee, Dec 2007

We had some excellent feed back for the event, the entertainment marquee particularly with such comments as ‘’High quality acts. One of the best jazz singer’s we have heard in a long while”. Jerry Warnes, Outdoor Supervisor, Newstead Abbey

Jazz on the River Sept, 2007

“Aneesa sings with style and substance; powerful, evocative and often sultry renderings of the familiar and unfamiliar draw audiences to her, and her sense of fun and enjoyment is infectious.  See, listen and be impressed.” 

Peter Franklyn -

Chief Executive

Royal

Hospital for Neuro-disability

Brighton Pride 2007, Womens Performance Tent

“Her warm, vibrant tones give Aneesa an instant rapport with her audience.”

Sheila McWattie, Brighton Pride Women’s Performance Tent co-ordinator

Leytonstone Festival Cabaret Evening

Hi Aneesa, what a night, I expected a small band say a trio or quartet and you brought a 7 piece group. Wow! The guys and girls in the band now renamed “Aneesa Chaudhry All Stars” were just the tops, with 3 rhythm and 4 front line, how could we not have a great night. However, I am forgetting you Aneesa, you were just fantastic! You had the audience spell bound with your singing and the mingling with the audience whilst singing made it more like a party cabaret. Great music, Great songs, Great Singer. ‘nough said. Keep on singing. Best regards. Ron Wortley-Millek, Leytonstone Festival Association.

Pizza on the Park, 5th July 2007

“What a night! This wasn’t just a performance, it was a show. Full of contrast from Asian sounds to jazz and big band. We were thrilled and will watch out for you’

R Miles, London

“A stunning performance…rich, exotic and jazzy in Red… Such a full voice, superbly supported by a big band sound. Fantastic evening at Pizza on the Park”

Caia Henderson, Brixton

National Theatre Lyttleton Foyer Music – 18th April 2007

“Very pleased to hear Aneesa singing at the National Theatre. Good controlled voice, confident, pleasant. May she get better opportunities. Keep at it Aneesa. Indian Classical training shows its advantages in jazz.”

Dolly Thakore, Casting Director, Mumbai

“Wonderful sounds of Jazz and Asian Fusion”

Mr Id McDeson

“Very original and enjoyable”

Ali Gulfaraz

“Just Heavenly!”

Ladan Sheybani

Cabaret Confidential, Theatre Museum, Covent Garden

“You’re funny & Gutsy! Loved your arrangement of ‘My Funny Valentine’ and ‘Black Coffee’ was great!”, Helen Bryant, Reading

“A completely captivating blend of sounds and cultures”, Alex Etchart, Camden

“Great Performance.”Gaby Salmon, Camden

Sopranos Piano Bar – Kensington 2006

“Aneesa provides a real blend of emotions – lyrics oh so sad and depressive but a visual performance by herself to blow your mind away in positivism and energy. I strongly recommend a blend of closing your eyes whilst admiring her music.”Miguel de Sousa Pires

Women’s Stage EuroPride Soho 2006

“Aneesa really thrilled the crowd with her much loved songs and sexy performance“.

England may have lost the football that day but I certainly won with the many great acts on the first ever Women’s Stage next year is going to be even bigger and better. Thanks Aneesa for taking part, you were fabulous!” Emma Hands, Vice-Chair, Pride London

John Ongom Big Band at Leytonstone Festival – July 2006

“We had the the John Ongom Big Band again at the festival this year, and we were all stunned by a new guest singer called Aneesa Chaudhry. Whenever she grabbed the mic, the hubbub subsided and a hush developed. After each song, the room erupted. What a star.” Phil Wray, Vice Chair, Leytonstone Festival Association

Bar Wotever – June 2006 This tiny body made the whole Bar Wotever surrender and sing & dance along to her well loved tunes. She created a happy party atmosphere and flirted shamelessly with us all. She’s hot and she can sing. But I was most impressed by her stage performance. Ingo, Organiser of Bar Wotever Libertas! Lesbian Arts Festival – All Star Concert – October 2003 “The audience warmed immediately to Aneesa’s bluesy, jazzy voice as she sang Natural Woman. By the time she got to Let There be Love we were moving with her in our seats. We all nearly passed out with her sensual, sexy rendition of Me and Mrs Jones, but it was her cheeky, playful finale with Sandi Toksvig that brought the house down. Aneesa’s going to be a star and we’re delighted that she was at the Libertas! Lesbian Pride Weekend at the beginning of what we believe will be a big and very successful career. My favourite was definitely Me and Mrs Jones – oh wow so good!”Jenny, Libertas! All Star Concert Organiser

Brighton Pride – August 2003“Powerful delivery from this exuberant performer”Sheila McWattie, Brighton Pride Women’s Tent organiser“Thank you very much for the fabulous singing – the best thing at PRIDE for me!”Daa, Spectrum co-ordinator for the People of Colour Tent.Women’s quarter at Birmingham Pride – May 2003“Not having seen or heard Aneesa before I booked her to perform at Birmingham’s Gay Pride festival, I was unaware of her vocal ability, but once I’d heard her, I was enthralled by her talent. She has a truly amazing singing voice, as well as excellent stage presence, and showed a wonderful rapport with the audience. All these talents combined with her good looks makes way for none other than a STAR in her own right.”HilliOther similar events where Aneesa has performed include Nottingham Pride 2003,
BiCon 2003 (at University of East London) and Tottenham Arts Festival.