More Info on Jane MonheitSimilar Jazz MusicSearch Artistopia
Biography
BLP sources|date=December 2011Infobox musical artist| image = Jane Monheit Blue Note 2006.JPG| name = Jane Monheit| caption =| image_size = 125px| landscape = yes| background = solo_singer| birth_name =| alias =| birth_date = birth date and age|1977|11|3| death_date =| origin = Oakdale, New York , United States|U.S. | instrument = Vocals , Piano , Clarinet | genre = Jazz , Traditional pop music|Pop Standards , Brazilian music|Brazilian | occupation = Vocalist| years_active = 2000 & ndash; present| label = Emarcy | associated_acts =| website = http://www.janemonheitonline.com| current_members =| past_members =| notable_instruments = Jane Monheit (born November 3, 1977) is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist for Concord Records . She has collaborated with artists such as Michael Bublé , Ivan Lins , Terence Blanchard and Tom Harrell , and has received Grammy Award|Grammy nominations for two of her recordings.
Early life
Jane Monheit was raised in Oakdale, New York on Long Island . She began singing professionally while attending Connetquot School District|Connetquot High School in Bohemia,N.Y. from which she graduated in 1995. As a child, Jane spent her summers as a student at the Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts, and is a recipient of their distinguished alumna award. As a student at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City , she studied voice under Peter Eldridge . Jane graduated with honors from the Manhattan School of Music in 1999, earning a BA in music and receiving the William H.Borden Award for outstanding accomplishment in Jazz. As a finalist in the 1998 Thelonius Monk Jazz Institute's vocal competition, she was first runner-up to Teri Thorton. She and her husband, drummer Rick Montalbano, currently reside in New York. They have one child.
Career
An international artist, Jane has performed at most of the major concert halls, cabarets and jazz venues around the globe. She has released seven albums and two DVDs, and has appeared as a guest artist on many others. She appears on the sound track of the movie Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow singing " Over the Rainbow ". Jane has also been a featured performer in the nationally televised Christmas at the White House, the Capitol Fourth of July Celebration, and The National Memorial Day Celebration. She has appeared on numerous television shows including Emeril, Ramsey Lewis' Legends of Jazz, Letterman, The View, and The Today Show. Jane spends most of the year on tour with her band which currently includes Michael Kanan on piano, Neal Miner on bass, and Rick Montalbano on drums. She also performs with the major symphonic orchestras throughout the country.
Discography
Studio albums
Year
Cover
Album
2000
Never Never Land
2001
Come Dream With Me
2002
In the Sun
2004
Taking a Chance on Love
2005
The Season
2007
Surrender
2009
The Lovers, The Dreamers and Me (released on 20 January 2009)
2010
Home
Other
Year
Cover
Album
2003
Live at the Rainbow Room
2005
The Very Best of Jane Monheit
Guest artist
'Let's Get Lost - Terence Blanchard
In Full Swing - Mark O'Connor
The Frank and Joe Show 33 1/3 - Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione
The Frank and Joe Show 66 2/3 - Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione
Wise Children - Tom Harrell
Standard Time - Steve Tyrell
Brazilian Nights
Session #55 - Les Brown & His Band of Renown - 1936-2001
New Music From An Old Friend - various artists
Friends and Family - Ray Brown, Jr.
Enter The Mowo - Adam Dorn
2 Hands 10 Voices - Fred Hersch - a benefit album for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Legends of Jazz Showcase with Ramsey Lewis
Radio Show - Tony DeSare
Awards
;Nominations
2003 - Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) ; "Since You've Asked"
2005 - Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s); " Dancing in the Dark "
External links
Wikiquote
http://www.janemonheitonline.com Jane Monheit's Official Site
http://www.myspace.com/janemonheit Jane Monheit's Myspace
http://www.youtube.com/janemonheit Jane Monheit's YouTube Channel
IMDb name|id=1487577
http://www.coolsingers.com/janemonheit/jane-monheit-articles Jane Monheit: articles, reviews and interviews
http://www.livedaily.com/photos/123.html Jane Monheit photo gallery at http://www.livedaily.com/photos/ LiveDaily
http://brucecmoore.com/pages/janemonheit.html Live performance photos — Jazz Alley 2001
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll? p=amg& sql=11:yvu1z8ba2yv4 Jane Monheit — on Allmusic
http://www.google.com/musica? aid=Pkk4BhcvDt Google Music: Jane Monheit
http://www.cosmopolis.ch/english/cosmo14/janemonheit.htm Jane Monheit biography, CD and concert reviews by cosmopolis.ch
Persondata | NAME = Monheit, Jane | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = 1977-11-03 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Monheit, Jane Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:American female singers Category:American jazz singers Category:Manhattan School of Music alumni Category:Female jazz musicians
