Nena Anderson [STC] - ProfilesArchive

About Me

"Elegant and timeless folk-jazz" - The Indie Edge
"From low-down blues to jump tunes to jazz standards, San Diegan, Nena Anderson sets the stage on fire with her charismatic presence and soulful vocals. Nena's powerful voice and old-school phrasing are in stark contrast to her young lean self. She brings original material and a sharp wit to entertain." - Blue Ink
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i like old stuff.
quality, integrity, passion. old instruments that speak of roadwear and history and love of notes they have created. tube amps and warm tone. the blues. scratchy record sound
i like new stuff.
technology and innovation and reinvention. punk. alt. country. hip hop. computers. guitar tuners.
blues players like to call me a jazz singer.
jazz players like to call me a blues singer.
i am both and neither.
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nena anderson music

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/10/2005
Band Website: nenaanderson.com
Band Members: Reliant upon the musical whim of the moment!

Jazz : Danny Green, Bill Andrews, Andy Robillard, Gilbert Castellanos, Rob Thorson, Dylan Savage, George Nagata, Evona Wascinski, David Owen, Hal Smith

Blues : The Blue Four, Billy Watson, Nathan James, Robin Henkel, Sue Palmer, Blue Largo, Phil Rowley, Taryn Donath, Joe Jazdzewski, Little Frank

Mix it Up! : Adrian Demain, Jim Austin, Riali Austin, Haley Swift, Nathan Welden, Isaac Cheong, The Golden Hill Ramblers, Cowboy Steve, Jim Volkert & John Bennett

Influences: Traditional Blues. Jazz. Rock. New Wave. Rockabilly. Punk. Folk. Alt Country& Western Swing. House. Hiphop & Jamaican Dancehall. EARLY R&B Soul & Gospel

... all the good stuff...

Pee Wee Crayton, Magic Sam, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bobby Bland, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Chrissie Hynde, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Jobim, Django, Anne Peebles, Otis Clay, Etta James, Candi Staton, KD Lang, James Hunter, Big Maybelle, Hacienda Brothers, Cowboy Junkies, Calexico, Los Lobos, Hank Williams, Kay Starr, Billy Jack & Johnnie Wills, Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, Carole King, Duke Ellington, St. Germain, Staple Singers, Everything But the Girl, The Police, The Cure, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, X and ... so many more AND... I can’t believe i even attempt to list any of them!!
Sounds Like: That all depends on the listener... Everyone's ear compares to someone they know or like (or don't like). Comparisons range from Ella Fitzgerald to Etta James to Carole King.

I hope I have the phrasing of Dinah Washington, the emotional gravity of Billie Holiday, and the smoothness and wit of Nat King Cole, the attitude of Chrissy Hynde and fun of a good honky-tonk band!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

what i did last weekend...

i love the desert. i love the way the light seems to illuminate everything so gracefully and makes the most awkward things so beautiful. like joshua trees. worn out tractors. campfire songs. and peopl...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:21:00 PST

Sony BMG (Poland) releases Nena Anderson’s "Gee, Baby"

Sony BMG (Poland) released a 4-CD box set entitled "The 2nd Smooth Jazz Avenue." I am thrilled to be included on this compilation, alongside of such artists as Sarah Vaughn, Cesaria Evora, Jamie Cull...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:17:00 PST

Thats My Desire- circa 1931

That's My Desire... i originally heard this tune 11 years ago...recorded by hadda brooks in 1947. That year it was also recorded by frankie laine and ella fitzgerald. It's a bizarre fact that i have ...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:08:00 PST

New Songs

soooooo i have this problem. i don't think most of my recordings sound as good as the very rough raw sketches. so i'm going to start posting them and let you decide. i'm also updating my website. ...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:56:00 PST

the Update: october

the update is: no shows :)with the exception of a few private events and special appearances, i'm taking a breather from the regular gigging schedule to write, learn how to play guitar, and work on a ...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:04:00 PST

Vote for Me! and recent news

thanks for nominating me for best vocalist!! now i need you to revisit the San Diego Hat Awards website and VOTE for me to win!!!! here is the ballot link -- http://www.sandiegohatawards.com/conten...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:51:00 PST

road trip adventures

just returned from an excellent las vegas trip - it's true - 24 hours in las vegas is just right - just long enough to take it all in, then GET OUT! road tripped it out with 3 fellas : Nathan, Isaac,...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Tue, 22 May 2007 11:58:00 PST

Opening for Tommy Castro & Charlie Musselwhite

don't know why i haven't got to this earlier... april 22 i played a killer show - one of my best to-date - at the belly up tavern. while opening for tommy & charlie was an honor, i must admit that my...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Tue, 22 May 2007 11:43:00 PST

The Update

The Schedule no more wednesdays at arterra! our regular mid-week haunt will no longer be host to live music... i am hoping that they will finish their patio re-model and bring back the bands in time ...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:32:00 PST

back to the blooooze

april 22 - earth day blues festival - ride your bike, walk, run, crawl (home) to the belly up tavern! i will be doing a blues show with a killer band... chris james & patrick rynn of the blue four, b...
Posted by Nena Anderson [STC] on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:47:00 PST