Artist: Jane Monheit
Genre: Jazz
Latest Album: Taking A Chance On Love
Background:
Jane Monheit is a soothing vocalist and hugely famous musician from New York City. She earned her very first big recognition as a good singer when at she was twenty years of age in 1998, when she became runner-up in the prestigious Theolonius Monk Institute vocal competition. The 2nd place won her a 10,000 dollar scholarship. This scholarship was given to further her musical education. Besides the bewitched audiences, the Judges at the competition were greatly impressed with her mesmerizing voice and, her elegancy to present the music beautifully.
In the next two years she emerged incredibly as a new star in the world of music.
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She combined her soothing skills with legendary Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Diana Krall. This combination proved an ultimate one and instantly she became one of the most celebrated female jazz singers of this new millennium. Soon, the offers came pouring in and eventually. She signed up with N-Coded and issued her great debut album "Never Neverland," in May 2000.
Jane's voice is a tremendous blend of innocent and purity which makes it more appealing. Jane's popular structured choice of ten popular standards thoroughly displayed her fantastic vocal abilities. This tremendous singer is accompanied on her debut album by an all-star cast of hugely talented musicians that includes bassist Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, and drummer Lewis Nash.
Jane's next release was “Come Dream with Me” which was released in 2001. This album comprised of several popular standards and also included some of the lesser known jazz compositions. The album could not gain the kind of critical acclaim and praise which it was expected to receive. Next year saw the release of her third album, "In the Sun." This music genius is a remarkable performer and her velvety voice just mesmerizes the music lovers. Catch her performing live, just collect your tickets from an on-line ticket vendor and be there.
Discography -
Taking A Chance On Love - 2005
The Season - 2005
Taking A Chance On Love - 2004
In The Sun - 2002
Come Dream With Me - 2001
Never Neverland - 2000