On the 2001 release, Bluesectomy, legendary jazz vocal artist Jon Hendricks said of her interpretation of Sometimes Im Happy: "she executes effortlessly every singers nightmare: a no-bar modulation, into a well improvised and second chorus." http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/afswingmavens AK has performed clubs and conert halls in Italy, Denmark, Slovakia and Turkey, performing with some of Europes foremost jazz musicians including Turkish pianist Kerem Gorsev, Italian pianist Antonio Ciacca and Danish pianist Carsten Dahl, Danish bassist Mads Vinding, Danish drummer Alex Riel and Slovakian drummer Dodo Sosoka. Anna-Lisa Kirby (AK) moved to Winnipeg, Canada from New York City, with her family in 2003 after her husband, Steve Kirby, accepted the position of Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Manitoba. She has since taken on the position of Jazz Vocal Instructor and Jazz Program Coordinator. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/music/programs/JazzStudies.html
For 8 consecutive years AK has served as the Jazz vocal instructor at the University of Manitoba Summer Jazz Camp which features a 6 day intensive vocalist w/ rhythm section workshop that focuses on jazz repertoire, vocal phrasing, improvisation and the art of working and communicating with a rhythm section. http://umanitoba.ca/summer/jazz/ Performing continues to be paramount in AK's career. Her working band consists of the top notch, world class U of M Jazz faculty: saxophonist Jimmy Greene, trumpeter Derrick Gardner, bassist Steve Kirby, pianist Will Bonness and Guitarist Laurent Roy. She is fortunate to be constantly performing at very high level venues and with very high level ensembles including TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, The Berney Theatre, The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, The Oceanic Jazz Orchestra and the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. She is featured on the 2008 CD release Wicked Grin, by Laurent Roy and Steve Kirby which also features Grammy nominated Jazz artist Stefon Harris and the phenomenal Terreon Gully on Drums. AK also performs on the recently recorded, yet untitled and soon to be released, U of M Jazz Faculty CD. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roykirby
She is garnering acclaim for her ground breaking Anna-Lisa Sings Leonard Cohen project and a recording is in the works.
All Of You
Anna-Lisa Lyrics
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There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow, and I
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
The one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
The lyrics of Anna-Lisa's song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" express the simple and heartfelt desire for love and connection during the holiday season. The singer emphasizes that material possessions and presents are not what truly matters to them; instead, they long for the presence of a special someone. This person holds a significant place in the singer's heart, and their love is the most precious gift the singer could receive. The repeated line "All I want for Christmas is you" reinforces the central theme of the song, conveying the singular focus on the emotional bond with their loved one.
The lyrics further highlight the singer's genuine feelings by expressing that even traditional holiday symbols like stockings and Santa Claus are not as important as having their loved one by their side. The singer rejects the idea of making a materialistic wish list and instead longs for the simple pleasure of being together, especially under the symbol of love represented by the mistletoe. This sentiment underscores the idea that true happiness comes from genuine human connection rather than external gifts or decorations.
The song evokes the joyful and festive atmosphere of Christmas, with descriptions of shining lights, children's laughter, and sleigh bells ringing. These elements create a festive backdrop that contrasts with the singer's more personal and intimate desire for companionship. The contrast between the external holiday cheer and the inner longing for connection adds depth to the song, emphasizing the universal yearning for love and togetherness during the holiday season.
Overall, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" encapsulates the essence of Christmas as a time of love, joy, and connection. The lyrics capture the singer's heartfelt wish for the presence of their loved one, highlighting the true meaning of the holiday season. Through its emotional sincerity and focus on the power of love, the song resonates with listeners by conveying a universal message of cherishing relationships and valuing the people we hold dear during this special time of year.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want a lot for Christmas
Anna-Lisa emphasizes that her desires are simple and focused when it comes to the holiday season.
There is just one thing I need
She specifies that there is one particular item she truly desires above all else.
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
Material gifts are not as important to Anna-Lisa as something else.
I just want you for my own
Ultimately, Anna-Lisa's main wish is for the presence of a loved one in her life.
More than you could ever know
The depth of her desire is beyond what words can express.
Make my wish come true oh
Anna-Lisa hopes for her longing to be fulfilled.
All I want for Christmas is you
The only thing she truly wants for the holiday is the person she loves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@davide547
Spettacolo! Non ci sono parole, bisogna solo alzare il volume e ascoltare.
@giovaneforseunavolta223
Orgoglio tutto Italiano
@stuchu9572
L' ennesima esibizione bellissima di Annalisa :) . Bravo anche il chitarrista !!
@simonegrotto795
Mastrello lotti ti prego
@simonegrotto795
Non tutti i chitarristi sono puttane da spiaggia per voi dediti solo a dare giudizi
@laurafilisina8850
Da pelle d’oca! Straordinaria Annalisa!!!
@SolitaireDemon
davvero, vorrei sposare questa donna solo per poterla sentire cantare ogni giorno solo per me. stupenda Annalisa ❤
@zlatansweden
una delle migliori di gran lunga in Italia grande Annalisa
@untipo.
Non mi piacciono le sue canzoni , ma è la cantante mainstream con più talento vocale in italia.
@madalinaionelaaivanoaie5688
@@untipo. io adoro le voce di Annalisa all of me jhon leggend