Anna Laura Quinn

I am the lead vocalist for a number of projects and the dimensions of my performance can be adjusted to suit to your event needs. I perform regularly in duo trio and quartet formats that are good for smaller events, and can create a band up with up to seven people (with full rhythm section and horn section) for a bigger party sound. Please note that I do not play solo and will almost always need to hire at least one accompanying musician to perform with me (either guitar or piano) unless you are specifically in need of an acapella singer..

New Orleans-based vocalist, bandleader, and arranger Anna Laura Quinn is gaining notice for her particular blend of contemporary jazz, New Orleans R&B, well-loved tunes from the American Songbook, French and Brazilian music, and more, all delivered with style, sensitivity, emotional power, and a joie de vivre that recalls the charm and mystique of a bygone era.

A 2021 graduate of the Jazz Studies masters program at the University of New Orleans, Anna made her debut appearance at the 50th annual New Orleans Jazz Fest with the UNO Jazz All-Stars in 2019. While at UNO, she performed alongside such internationally renowned guest artists as Terence Blanchard, Kurt Elling, Ellis Marsalis, and the legendary Dr. Lonnie Smith, to name a few. Her other appearances in New Orleans have been at such venerable jazz venues as Snug Harbor, Dos Jefes and at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
In 2022, Anna released her first full length album Open the Door. The record features nine of her own arrangements, which Jazz Times critic Andrew Gilbert praises for "artfully thread[ing] the jazz needle” and “establishing her own winsome identity as a savvy vocalist and arranger with an appealing sound, unfailing taste, and expansive palette of influences."
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Anna is propelled by her unwavering dedication to music, visual art, and collaboration, and is constantly seeking out experiences that will open the door for personal growth, self-understanding, and a deepening sense of community. She brings this spirit to her craft as a vocalist, leaning into the improvisational essence of the jazz idiom and delivering lyrics and melodies with sincerity, humor, and imagination. Anna hopes that her music may convey a spectrum of emotions and above all a heartfelt expression of her joy.

I and the members of my band can provide all sound equipment for whatever size ensemble you need. We will mostly just need access to a reliable power source and a few chairs. I do not provide lighting, please arrange for any lighting needs separately.