Live appearances
Jazz Singer for Hire
For an evening that deserves more than background music, Anya Audette brings a vocalist’s command, a storyteller’s instinct and a lifetime of performance to the room.
Enquire about an appearanceA memorable live performance does not simply fill the space. It changes the temperature of it.
A voice with somewhere to take the room.
When you are looking for a jazz singer to hire, you are not only choosing a voice. You are choosing the feeling guests will carry with them after the last note. Anya’s performances begin with the story inside a song, then give it the presence, texture and space it needs to land.
Classically trained and shaped by more than four decades across musical theatre and live performance, Anya brings both craft and ease to the stage. Her work travels through jazz, soul and enduring songs, always led by the lyric rather than a borrowed version of the genre.
That means a performance can feel polished without becoming distant, and cinematic without losing its human centre. Whether the room calls for intimacy, drama or a little more glow, the music is there to make the occasion feel like itself, only more alive.
The difference is in the detail
Made for the moment, not a generic playlist.
- Story firstEvery song begins with its emotional centre, so the performance feels present rather than merely familiar.
- Seasoned craftTraining, theatre and decades in live rooms bring confidence to the moments that matter most.
- Real conversationStart with the feeling you want guests to have, then shape the enquiry around the occasion in front of you.
Before the first note
Begin with the atmosphere.
A great appearance has a point of view. Perhaps you want the first arrivals to feel welcomed by something warm and unhurried. Perhaps the centre of the evening needs a performance with more presence, one that can gather a room’s attention without asking for it. Perhaps you are creating a cultural programme or a private celebration where the music should feel considered, not interchangeable.
That is the useful place to start an enquiry. Rather than trying to choose every song before a conversation begins, describe the occasion. Share what the room is like, who will be there, what is already planned and what you hope people will say about the night afterwards. Those details make it easier to understand where a live vocal performance can do its best work.
With a background in theatre as well as music, Anya understands that an entrance, a pause and a final note all carry meaning. The goal is not to make an event feel over-produced. It is to give it a sense of occasion, with music that is generous enough to hold the room and specific enough to feel chosen for it.
An artist with range
Jazz with a dramatic pulse.
Anya’s musical life reaches beyond one lane. She is a vocalist, actor, director and producer, with an education in Music Production and Engineering from Berklee College of Music. That breadth informs a performance that listens closely, takes risks with care and never treats the lyric as an afterthought.
Read Anya’s story →The music in the room
More than a set of songs.
Jazz has room for the familiar, but it asks for more than recognition. A standard can feel newly spoken when the lyric is allowed to lead. A well-known melody can become intimate when it is given silence around the edges. That is the kind of attention Anya brings to a performance: she looks for the emotional centre of the material and lets the arrangement serve it.
It is a natural fit for a gathering where people value conversation as much as spectacle. The music can create lift without taking over every moment. It can offer a clear focal point when the evening calls for one, then leave space for guests to return to each other. The effect is less about volume and more about presence.
That balance is especially valuable when an occasion already has its own rhythm. A live vocalist can welcome people into the evening, add shape to a shared pause or create a moment that gathers attention before the room moves on. The performance belongs to the event, rather than asking the event to become something else.
There is no need to arrive with perfect musical vocabulary. You might say you want the room to feel elegant, soulful, celebratory or quietly dramatic. You might have a story you hope the night will honour. Those instincts are enough to begin a thoughtful conversation about the kind of performance that belongs there.
Recognised for the work
A performer built for a room that is listening.
InterContinental Music Awards named Anya Best Vocalist in 2025 and again in 2026. Her story spans theatre, recording and three Carnegie Hall performances reported by Rolling Hype. The recognition matters because it reflects the same thing an audience feels in the room: commitment to the song, and the courage to make it personal.
An easy next step
Bring the occasion into focus.
The practical details matter, too. A useful first message includes the date, venue, format of the gathering and a little about the people you are bringing together. If there is a particular song, era or atmosphere already in your mind, say so. It gives the conversation a direction while leaving room for the right creative choices to emerge.
If you are still working out what is possible, that is perfectly fine. Start with the feeling. The right performance does not need to announce itself as a feature. It can create a sense of warmth, anticipation or release that makes the rest of the evening feel more intentional.
For a closer sense of Anya’s musical world, explore the recorded work or read recent press and recognition. When you are ready to talk through an appearance, the contact page is the clearest way to begin.
Planning an appearance
Questions, answered simply.
What kinds of events can Anya be booked for?
Anya welcomes appearance enquiries for private gatherings, cultural events, creative collaborations and other occasions that call for a distinctive live voice. Share the shape of your event, and the conversation can begin from there.
What music does Anya perform?
Anya’s work moves through jazz, soul and timeless songs, with an ear for emotional truth and a fresh interpretation. Her recorded work, including BASSEY, offers a sense of the dramatic, story-led world she brings to a song.
How do I enquire about availability?
Use the contact page to share your date, venue, event type and the feeling you want to create. Anya’s team can then reply with the next practical steps for your enquiry.
Can an event have a more intimate musical atmosphere?
Yes. A strong performance starts with the room, not a one-size-fits-all set. Tell Anya about the scale, audience and mood you have in mind, so the conversation can focus on what will feel right for your occasion.
Start the conversation
Give the evening a voice they will remember.
Share the occasion, the date and the atmosphere you have in mind. Anya’s team will be glad to hear what you are creating.
Enquire about an appearance