Time to swing into action

OLDHAM jazz singer Anthony Kinsey is marking his debut album with a launch gig on Thursday.

“Time” is a collection of songs featuring new arrangements of jazz standards, original compositions and swing versions of pop classics.

Anthony said: “I’m so excited to be finally releasing my debut album.

“People have been coming up to me for years, asking if they can buy my album and now I feel the circumstances are right for me to step up to the challenge of becoming a recording artist, hence ‘Time’ being the title.”

You can catch him performing songs from the album at The Studio, in Manchester.

The singer-songwriter’s love of music started as a youngster and he’s never looked back, aiming to drag jazz bang up to date with infectious energy and emotion.

A music degree at Leeds University was followed by landing a job with Saddleworth-based events management company Team Spirit, where Kinsey would watch performances from the side of the stage.

When a vocalist failed to show up one day, Anthony stepped in, got the gig and impressed so much that he was rebooked for another performance.

He formed a band and gigs followed thick and fast in places such as Cannes and Monte Carlo.

“Time” will be available initially for download from sites such as iTunes and Napster.

For more information go to www.anthonykinsey.co.uk or www.myspace.com/anthonykinseymusic 

Where? The Studio, Peter Street, Manchester

When? Thursday, 7.30pm

Tickets? www.wegottickets.com/event/37132