ANEESA STRINGS

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB - NY / JANUARY 27-28

Bassist-vocalist Anessa Strings brings her multifaceted artistry to Blue Note for two nights. The Oakland-born musician began her professional career remarkably early, recording her first jazz album at thirteen. Strings holds degrees in jazz studies from USC and Michigan State University, credentials that inform her sophisticated approach to composition and arrangement. Anessa's music seamlessly blends jazz with soul and R&B influences, showcasing her dual talents on upright bass and voice. Her two independent releases, "A Shift in Paradigm" (2014) and "Ways" (2019), demonstrate her evolution as both composer and producer. Strings's performances often feature her singing while playing bass—a challenging combination she executes with apparent ease. Anessa's original compositions explore contemporary themes through a jazz lens, while her interpretations of standards reveal deep harmonic understanding. These Blue Note appearances represent a significant milestone for the Bay Area artist, introducing her distinctive voice and bass work to New York's jazz community. JZZ