Despite earlier fears most of the seats at Cranleigh Arts Centre were filled and lucky people that we were too. Artists of such calibre usually only sing and play at large venues such as Ronnie Scott's Club, or the Royal Albert Hall.
Denise casually sipped her tea and chatted to the audience in between singing some wonderful old standard songs such as 'What a Difference A Day Makes' and 'Favourite Things', in her wonderfully smooth, relaxed, jazzy style. 'Fly Me To The Moon' was appropriate as there was a lunar eclipse in progress at the time. A very bluesy 'Stormy Monday', accompanied by some very funky grand piano playing by Amina.
Denise also sang a new song in her native Surianamese, which sounded
marvellous. It was a truly great evening and rounded off well, as we were able to purchase CDs afterwards from Denise and Amina, who kindly autographed them for us.
I am now looking forward to seeing the Paul Cox Band at Cranleigh Arts Centre this coming Saturday (17th March).
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