Sat 13th February 2010, Doors 8:00pm Concert 8:30pm ANITA WARDELL QUARTET Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex Noted for her mesmerizing and captivating vocal improvisations and vocalese lyrics to instrumental solos, Anita Wardell is a musician who uses the voice as her instrument, displaying precision and agility, mixed with heartfelt emotion. “Kinda Blue", her most recent album for Proper Records shows Anita’s versatility and complete command of her instrument. Anita received the prestigious BBC Jazz Award for Best of Jazz category in 2006. This coupled with the release of “Kinda Blue” are now propelling Anita into the major artist arena. Bebop pioneer Mark Murphy proclaimed Anita, "a gift from Australia", adding "what hits me, is how expressive her ballad singing is. Then she has the courage to scat a ballad or two, not unlike a young lady disciple of the Ben Webster school." "Anita Wardell is a singer who takes no prisoners. The Australian vocalist is an uncompromising exponent of bebop and has won a cult following among her colleagues in London during her time here. Think of her, if you like, as the female equivalent of Mark Murphy." The Times "Anita Wardell...is currently one of the most exciting and original exponents of the art of vocal improvisation." Sheffield Telegraph “…the most creative jazz singer operating in London, this sweet toned Australian chooses superior songs and can improvise with the best." Evening Standard www.anitawardell.com ________________________________________________________ Booking information: Ticket Hotline: 01206 573948 Book Online: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/artson5 In person: University Gallery Monday – Friday 11 – 5, Saturday 12 – 4 Tickets Full: £10.00, Concs: £7.00 << BACK TO WHAT'S ON << HOME