ALL THAT JAZZ! – The Leader Newspaper Online

BORN in the south of Holland Anita van de Berg Lady Jazz started singing when she won the first prize at a singing contest.

My brother won the first prize for the men!, said Anita, whose singing debut in Spain was in Benijofar.

Influenced by Billy Holliday and Amy Winehouse, Anita said: My singing debut in Spain was in Benijofar, and soon after that I was the support act in Torrevieja for Earth, Wind and Fire.

Seventies and eighties legends Earth, Wind and Fire hits include: Boogie Wonderland, Got to Get You Into My Life, September and Lets Groove.

Having performed in Spain and Holland, Anita and her husband emigrated to Spain: We chose to move to Spain because of the lovely weather!, she smiled.

Looking back on her early years, Anita reflected: I wasnt singing at school. I got all my papers but didnt like school.

Anita, who hobbies include singing, gardening and her wardrobe, said: When I finished school I started modelling, while working as a Blackjack dealer in Casinos.

I have been behind tables, dealing for many years in several countries, including Holland, Belgium, Germany and Austria.

Anita, who has performed alongside many famous people, said: I have been the support act for Ray Lewis a few times, the former lead singer of The Drifters.

On the person she would like to meet, Anita, who only started singing in recent years, said: I would like to meet Tom Jones one day!.

*In Part 2 of The Leader Exclusive interview Lady Jazz speaks about her time in Holland in a Girls Group, and on the coronavirus situation, that has stopped her performances in Spain under lockdown.

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ALL THAT JAZZ! - The Leader Newspaper Online