Anna Reay (vocals) & Deon Krishnan (guitar &
vocals)
Arriving at seven o’clock hoping to catch the last
half hour of Anna Reay’s set, it became apparent that her engagement started
only minutes earlier. The Vermont Hotel’s publicity is less than reliable! On
taking a seat, Reay invited your correspondent to suggest a song! Come Fly with Me? Ms Reay and her
accompanist Deon Krishnan didn’t hesitate. A nice way to settle into a plush
Chesterfield. The classy duo took requests from guests – a party from South
Africa (sporting Springbok shirts ahead of this weekend’s big rugby game), a chilled-out
hen party, couples – and met each one in style. Don’t Know Why, Moon River, Ain’t
No Sunshine, At Last, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Ed Sheeran and…Puccini!
An eclectic list, to stay the least!
Ms Reay is an assured performer capable of handling a
wide range of material. Krishnan, renowned as a bass player, is a fine
guitarist (and singer too!). A most enjoyable first set. An appointment with
Swing Manouche at the Jazz Café (see review) dispelled any notion of staying
put. Reay and Krishnan playing a GAS book set at the Jazz Café would be an
enticing proposition.
Russell.
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