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Event Description

EXQUISITE WORLD CLASS VOCALS and RHYTHMS, with fine bistro dining. Anna Acevedo Lyman's voice has been compared to "melted chocolate" and "honey" with songs like "wine" (Steven Wortman, Rutgers Newark Observer)

Anna was born and raised in Detroit, the home of Motown Soul. With a degree in Jazz voice and her Latinamerican heritage, and raised in Detroit during the Motown era, she is well prepared to present your favourite Latin, Jazz, or Soul ballads on a silver platter! Steve "Swingman" Sutton provides exciting double bass and electric bass.

This show will be unforgettable! If you like ukulele, Anna will also play the instrument during the show. Enjoy the exquisite vocals, classic hits and even some original music. SOME PRESS QUOTES: “A genuine jazz singer” Richard Bourcier, Jazz Review “A Voice like honey, songs like wine” Steven Wortman, Rutgers Observer , New Jersey: ...this passionate and sophisticated jazz veteran is one of the most versatile singers on the circuit today” The Victoria International Jazzfest "Sensual, melodious...makes us think we should order champagne...." Jan DeGrass, The Coast Reporter

Anna has appeared at Butchart Gardens, The Victoria Jazzfest, the Pender Harbour Jazzfest, Rossini's in Vancouver, Vista 18, and more. She has recorded and performed with Dan Brubeck, Juno winner, Rick Kilburn, Juno winner Tom Keenlyside, and many more great artists.