“For me the song comes first and the vocal has to be second. I feel that, as a songwriter’s daughter, every song has a key that it deserves and it belongs to. Every song on [Midnight Mazz] I’m moved by them and I hope I’ve done them justice. I’m in awe of the people that first ever recorded them.”
Queen’s Brian May has described this guest as “One of the most electrifying singers in Britain”. Known and loved for the many wonderful stage roles that she has played in the West End, the magnetic Mazz Murray sits down for a chat with Nia in between her performances as Mama Morton in Chicago the Musical at the Phoenix Theatre, London. She shares how she came to record her debut solo album ‘Midnight Mazz’ and the stories behind some of her song choices. Amongst other things, Mazz also shares who has influenced her musically, the invaluable advice given to her when she was a young girl, how she knew from an early age the type of roles she wanted to play and why she calls herself ‘The Joe Pesci of Theatre’!
Mazz on Fishing for the Truth
I think because Nia is so creatively and emotionally experienced herself - she has a wonderful way of being so instinctive with people - she’s smooth - yet sharp and naturally easy to talk to. She guides your story - better than you can. It’s a gift.