Hong
Kong Alexia's
first trip to Asia brought her to Hongkong. After a successful audition
in London's Danceworks Studio, Bond Street; Alexia
was flown out to be the resident cabaret vocalist, with a nine piece
band, at the international cabaret night club, China City, Kowloon, Hong Kong. October 1996-March 1997.
After
her six month contract at China City, Alexia joined
a Jazz trio in the Tiffany's New York Bar of
the Grand Stanford, Harbor View Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong. She was the resident singer here for 4 months.
April I st 1997 - July 3st 1997.
On
December 20th - December 31st 1997Alexia joined a jazz quartet at
the Conrad International Hotel, Hong Kong. She sang in their
luxurious Nicolinni's Restaurant. Alexia
returned to Hongkong on February 22nd - July 28th 1999. She was the
guest Jazz Vocalist of the Cyrano Lounge, situated on the 56th
floor, of the Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong. She joined the resident Jazz Quartet in their 1930's, American Jazz
lounge, over looking the famous Victoria harbor. Jakarta Alexia
enjoyed a 3-month contract and extended a further 4 months at the B.A. T.S. Bar of the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia. This was January 10th - September 8th
1998. Beijing Alexia
opened the new Aria Restaurant of the China World Hotel,
Beijing China. This was her first trip to the mainland and
had just flown in from Indonesia. She sang jazz with a local pianist.
A successful duo performance. November 1st 1998 - Feb 18th 1999 Kuala
Lumpur Alexia
completed a 2 month contract with the same hotel chain in Kuala
Lumpar, Malaysia. She Joined the resident duo as a guest
vocalist in the Shangri-La's lobby lounge. September
1st - October 31 1999Alexia
then completed a further 3 months at the lobby lounge of the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A special thank-you to Jason, Tommaso and Razak for making such superb
music. "Magic!" July 1st-September 26th 2000. Singapore Alexia
was the Jazz Singer at the Shangri-La's newest and most sophisticated
Restaurant and Lounge. She opened Blu - situated on the 24th
floor overlooking the Singapore night skyline -on
Christmas Eve of 1999 and sang with the local duo through New Years
Eve celebrations till May 24th 2000. Shanghai Alexia
sang in the brand new and luxurious lobby lounge of the Four
Seasons Hotel, Shanghai. This new 5 star Hotel opened on
February 8th 2002 in traditional Chinese style - colourful dragon
dances with the sound of piercing drums, noise and laughter!Alexia
was joined by a superb,local,jazz trio and performed from 6pm - 10pm
on Tuesdays through to Saturdays.On
September 8th 2002 she moved up to the 37th floor to open Jazz
37 She both sang and managed the entertainment in this snazzy
jazz bar. Her contract ended December 31 2002. Alexia
moved to Basel, Switzerland on November 14th 2006. Up until this date
Alexia performed at several jazz venues and was featured in local
concerts and showcases throughout Shanghai. She left Shanghai armed
with 2 'live' albums and fond performance memories.Please
go to interviews and
reviews for more detail on these years in Shanghai.
Some
of the venues Alexia performed at are listed below:-
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