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Annaliesa Rose (BMus (jazz) (ANU), GradDipEd (UNE), MAM (MBA equiv)(Australian Institute of Music)) is a versatile musician (who’s instrument is voice) and composer who has been involved in music and the performing arts her whole life. Performing in clubs since 1999, Annaliesa has performed at many different venues and festivals, most recently finishing a little tour comprising of two gigs in the Czech Republic (Brno’s “Music Lab” with Emil Viklický, Petr Dvorský and Tomáš Hobzek and a gig in a beautiful concert hall in Františkovy Lázně with Emil Viklický) and a full run of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with two shows “Is That Jazz?” featuring David Patrick, Daniel Bulatkin & Emil Viklicky on various days and “Annaliesa Rose Sings the Peter Allen Songbook” (receiving a 4 star review for her Peter Allen Show) featuring Daryl Wallis as musical director and pianist. Also while there singing with a local Edinburgh Jazz band on two occasions as a septet.

Back in Australia she regularly performs in Wollongong (at Wests Illawarra and as part of Jazz & Blues Sundays at The Basement of The Illawarra Builders Club), Sydney (at “The Foundry616” jazz bar in Ultimo) and Canberra (at ‘Molly’ Bar and Albert Hall, among other venues including the National Film & Sound Archives, National Gallery of Australia, The Canberra Wine House, The National Press Club) as well as at many clubs, hotels, bars, wineries and jazz festivals over the years. She also performed in the 2000 Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies and other functions as part of the Millennium Marching Band.

With a passion for jazz, and after tuition from her mother Marjorie Shepheard, Annaliesa went on to learn from Australia’s best of the best (especially in the jazz world) Kerrie Biddell. From there she went on to study a Bachelor of Music in the elite jazz program at The Australian National University in Canberra where she was taught by many of Australia’s finest working jazz musicians. She then topped off her studies with a Master’s Degree in Arts Management at the Australian Institute of Music to better understand the workings of her industry.

Annaliesa recorded her debut album with Miroslav Bukovsky, Michael Bartolomei, Phil Stack and Tim Firth, titled “Is That Jazz?” which is available for purchase and streaming on Bandcamp and all streaming services.

Annaliesa continues to focus on both performing and composing and is currently working on new projects for the near future.

Notable Performances

  • In Australia working with musicians including; John Burgess, Matt Lustri, Daryl Wallis, Sam Mudie, Guy Vaughan-Smith.
  • Czech Republic 2024, in Brno’s “Music Lab” with Czech royalty Emil Viklicky, Petr Dvorsky and Tomas Hobzek and a gig in a beautiful concert hall in Františkovy Lázně with Emil Viklicky.
  • Full run of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 with two shows “Is That Jazz?” featuring David Patrick, Daniel Bulatkin & Emil Viklicky on various days playing keyboard and “Annaliesa Rose Sings the Peter Allen Songbook” (receiving a 4 star review for her Peter Allen Show) featuring Daryl Wallis as musical director and playing keyboard.
  • 2 Gigs with local Edinburgh Jazz musicians as a septet at the Edinburgh Jazz ‘n’ Jive Club.
  • Many performances at Foundry616, Ultimo (in Sydney).
  • Many performances with ARIA award winning Miroslav Bukovsky, recording and collaborating on compositions (see my debut album).
  • Competitor in the 2002 Sydney Cabaret Convention (at the Sydney Town Hall).
  • Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (and many other events including the closing ceremony as well) in the Marching Band.

Quotes

“Australia has produced some great Jazz artists over the years and Annaliesa Rose is up there with the best. Annaliesa’s voice has superb tone, feel and connection to the lyrics.” Tony King (ARIA award winning composer, producer & musician).

★★★★  “This show is a delightful reminder of some of his amazing songs…. Annaliesa Rose has a great jazz voice and is accompanied by her musical director Daryl Wallis on the keyboard. A charming and nostalgic afternoon show. ”  The Real Chrisparkle (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024).

“Kudos again Annaliesa on the marvelous Peter Allen show at the Fringe. We loved it!” Chris (an audience member at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024). 

“Annaliesa’s voice fills The Speakeasy like a true Lady of Jazz, creating deep longing for the tunes that inhabit us and that she thunders out with agency, sometimes smooth as a kitten, others luminous with joy. The modulations come all at the right moments and her interpretations are both intelligent, pertinent and admirable. Keep on singing, Woman! You know what’ya doin’!” Julia Kratz (audience review of “Is That Jazz?” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024).

Photos of Annaliesa Rose (high quality)

both pictures above (c) David Slezak 2019 (Sydney Tattersalls Club), make up by Nikolina Vujancevic.

Photos taken outside Janacek Academy in Brno, Czech Republic for the venue Music Lab feat. Emil Viklicky, Petr Dvorsky and Tomas Hobzek.

Music Videos of My Singing

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They Can’t Take That Away From Me (jazz)
(feat. Emil Viklický in Františkovy Lázně on 22.7.2024)

Annaliesa Rose’s first jazz showreel 2024 (jazz)
(feat. Andrew Robertson, Luke Sweeting, John Burgess, Guy Vaughan-Smith, Trevor Kettlewell in various clips that were from The Basement at the Builders Club in Wollongong and The Foundry616 in Ultimo Sydney).

Happy (Pharrell Williams) arrangement in Edinburgh Fringe Festival show “Is That Jazz” at the Royal Scots Club Speakeasy
feat. David Patrick on keys and harmony vocals, August 2024.

Annaliesa Rose’s arrangement to “A Touch of Christmas” music Sally Greenaway, lyrics Tanya Kiermaier
feat. Andrew Robertson on Flute, Matt Lustri on Guitar, John Burgess on Bass and myself Annaliesa Rose on vocals and filmed with the help of the composer herself, November 2023.

Annaliesa Rose’s arrangement to “Happy” Pharrell Williams
feat. Andrew Robertson on saxophone, Luke Sweeting on keyboard, John Burgess on Bass, Trevor Kettlewell on drums and myself Annaliesa Rose on vocals. February 2024.

Annaliesa Rose Sings the Peter Allen Songbook (mini Showreel jazzy, cabaret, rnb, pop)
feat. Daryl Wallis (Musical Director, pianist, harmony vocals) from footage at Sydney Fringe Festival 2019 and The Foundry616 gigs in early 2024. Received a review at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 ★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle .

Listen

“Is That Jazz?”
Annaliesa Rose’s debut album features amazing musicians Miroslav Bukovsky, Michael Bartolomei, Phil Stack and Tim Firth. Recorded by Michael Bartolomei at One Chook Studio. Mixed & a couple of overdubs/edits done by Mark Sutton at HiHat Music Studios.

Mastering by Jim Kelly at Tone Ranger Studio.

Music Arrangements by Michael Bartolomei except for “My Romance” arranged by Annaliesa Rose, “52nd Street”, “Seven Heaven”, “Bronte”, “A Magical Dream” arranged by Miroslav Bukovsky, “You” arranged by both Michael Bartolomei and Miroslav Bukovsky and “Happy” was a band collective on the feel inspired by Tim Firth’s knowledge of different rhythms.

The cover illustration and signature rose on CD are by Libby Hyett. Design and CD manufacturing by Black Widow Design.

Released June 22, 2021

Miroslav Bukovsky, Michael Bartolomei, Phil Stack, Tim Firth.


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