JANE MONHEIT (Award-winning Jazz Singer & Recording Artist)

Jane Monheit is a highly acclaimed, Grammy-nominated American jazz and adult contemporary vocalist celebrated for her “flawless” technique, warm tone, and sophisticated interpretations of the Great American Songbook. She rocketed to prominence virtually overnight after placing as the runner-up in the prestigious 1998 Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition at the age of 20, leading to her debut album Never Never Land (2000), which became an instant hit. Monheit’s signature style expertly blends straight-ahead jazz and swing with touches of bossa nova and Latin jazz, showcasing her remarkable ability to deliver both traditional ballads and lively up-tempo numbers with deep emotional honesty and a sophisticated, glamorous stage presence. Throughout her career, she has performed in legendary venues worldwide, collaborated with jazz luminaries like Terence Blanchard and Kenny Barron, and cemented her reputation as one of the most important and beloved vocalists carrying on the tradition of artists like Ella Fitzgerald.