{"id":10697,"date":"2015-05-07T11:14:20","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T10:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=10697"},"modified":"2015-05-07T11:16:50","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T10:16:50","slug":"anthony-strong-on-a-clear-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2015\/05\/anthony-strong-on-a-clear-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Strong – ‘On A Clear Day’"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Anthony<\/p>\n

Anthony Strong is a hidden British treasure, who, despite achieving success abroad, seems to have slipped the net of the UK media.<\/p>\n

Known overseas as\u00a0\u2018The English Gentleman\u2019, Anthony, who has been likened to a\u00a0a young Harry Connick Jnr, has a\u00a0worldwide fan base, and has played big venue tours across 26 countries and 4 continents. His\u00a0swaggering vocals and piano style have seen him him sell out 3-5 thousand capacity venues worldwide,\u00a0with his <\/span>last record topping the iTunes Jazz Charts in both the USA and Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthony studied Classical Music and Jazz at three of\u00a0England\u2019s most prestigious music schools, but it was a nine month spell as understudy to Jerry Lee Lewis in a London West End musical that shaped his career. It was here he developed his stagecraft and audience engagement, so characteristic of his feel good live shows.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthony will soon be releasing an exciting\u00a0new album,\u00a0\u00a0\u2018On A Clear Day,’ which is\u00a0due for release on 18th May. Having taken two years to perfect, ‘On A Clear Day’ is unashamedly ‘Old School’, as Anthony takes you on a personal journey through his own\u00a0record collection, from classics and jazz to early Stevie Wonder and Motown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By arranging, composing, band leading, orchestration, and producing the album himself, Anthony hopes to\u00a0capture the fresh and positive energy of his live shows.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthony explains:<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

“In mid-2013, I started compiling a list of songs that would form the basis of my new record. I\u2019d played a handful of big band shows over the last year, and I found myself addicted to the sound of a big horn section. I knew the sound I wanted (more energy and\u00a0\u201cPOW!\u201d) and so I started on the arrangements. A week later I\u2019d finished all the songs.\u201d
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The album has a wonderfully fresh sound, breathing new life into some of the worlds best known and loved tracks.<\/p>\n

‘On A Clear Day’ by Anthony Strong will be available on 18th May.<\/p>\n

For more details of this and Anthony’s other work visit\u00a0his website.<\/a><\/p>\n

Upcoming \u00a0tour date information\u00a0Here. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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