Anjali is the newest acquisition to the Institute, she is a young British vocalist, pianist, violinist and composer specialising in jazz, funk and soul. She is gaining a lot of attention from players on the jazz and soul scene for her expressive, soulful voice, captivating original material and great musicianship.

Her love of the jazz and soul extends to exciting vocal explorations, encompassing a real love of jazz harmony and improvisation, approaching her songs as a means of bringing together many influences, including jazz, Indian Carnatic music, Western Classical music, folksong, and a solid attachment to funk and soul.

In 2005 Anjali gained a Masters in Jazz Performance and Composition (Commendation)  and she has been performing across London with different bands and performing a lot of her original material, which she often plays piano on as well as singing and charming her audiences with her down-to-earth banter.

She is continually writing and composing works for different ensembles and some of her original jazz material can be found on the debut album 'First Reflection' recently released on Jazzizit Records showcasing The Anjali Perin Quartet and featuring the great talents of Liam Noble on piano, Amy Baldwin on double bass and Jim Hart on drums and Anjali on vocals.

Anjali is regularly performing at various jazz venues across London both as singer and singer/pianist blending material from the jazz and funk repertoire and her original material.