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Masina Miller

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About Me

"BODY & SOUL’ is what you experience when this lady sings! Stunningly Sensuous and Sophisticated. A voice that lends itself so easily to the Jazz Genre. Masina Miller is fast becoming one of Perths most Popular, Versitile, Female Vocalists. Originally from Sydney this Polynesian Songstress has been Singing since she could talk! Having fronted Bands Overseas and in the Eastern States this Accomplished ’Self Taught’ Singer/Songwriter, brings to the table her own Personality and Style! She’s done the ’hard yards’ ladies and gentlmen and has definately payed her ’Dues’ to earn the Respect and Admiration from other Musicans. Since moving to Western Australia, Masina has pursued her Passion for Jazz Music, and What a Great day that was!! This woman oozes Elegance & Class of a Bygone Era Masina has been described as a singer of sincerity that sings from the heart. Just like the great Ella Fitzgerald Masina’s natural talent has delighted music lovers wherever she goes.Always finishing a gig with the audience wanting to hear more! Absorbing the Talents & Artistry & Listening to an Eclectic Variety of Wonderful Performers over the years such as; Eki & Barbara Lobendahn, Jo Stafford, Julie London, Astrid Gilberto, Holly Cole,Peggy Lee, Linda Ronstadt,The Mills Bros,Nat King Cole, Natelie Cole,Sarah Vaughn,Dinah Shore,Ella Fitzgerald, Ernasteen Anderson just to name a few and not to forget Mavis Travis who shares the same Polynesian Background.Have all had an impact on who Masina is today! As she says, " When you start out, you’re a bit of everyone else,but as you grow & experience life on & off the Stage you become something else......... ’YOURSELF’ " that’s Masina! A limited Edition CD entitled MASINA & The Kim Anning Quartet - LIVE+ featuring **Masina Miller - Vocals** *Kim Anning - Guitar* *Mat Jodrell - Piano/Organ* *Toby Anning - Drums* *Sam Anning - Bass* contains 14 great tracks including; - Que Sera Sera - Nature Boy - Fire & rain - Spain / Concierto De Aranquez (instrumental) - Get out of Town 12 of which were recorded Live at Jazz Fremantle.This Cd can be purchased at any of Masina’s Gigs or Dymocks Book Store Fremantle.Masina has performed at **Jazz Club WA, **Jazz Fremantle **Toodyay Jazz Festival, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 **York Jazz Festival, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, **Joondalup Festival 2004 **Fly By Night Musicians Club, 2004 **Perth Jazz Society 2008 **OverseasThis Sort After Vocalist is kept busy singing in a variety of Perths "Hip n’ Happening’ venues.For a taste of her unique Style, check out her current Gig Guide! Masina can also be booked for Private Functions as well. Email - [email protected] So why not allow her to Add another Dimention to YOUR next Function?!

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Member Since: 9/17/2007
Band Website: jazzwa.com
Band Members: Masina Miller : Vocals. Kim Anning : Guitar Sam Anning : Double Bass Mat Jodrell : Piano/Organ Toby Anning : Drums
Influences: Eki and Barbara Lobendahn, Shirley Horn,Peggy Lee, Dianne Reeves, Diana Krall, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Natalie Cole & Billie Holiday, Julie London, Astrid Gilberto, Holly Cole (just to name a few!)
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie