Jane Monheit

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"...she has everything." - Time Magazine An unforgettable night of elegance, swing, and pure vocal magic unfolds as Jane Monheit — one of the most celebrated voices in jazz today — honors Great American Songbook icon Cole Porter with a long-awaited tribute. With her lush tone, emotional depth, and impeccable phrasing, Monheit brings new life to Porter’s timeless classics: “Easy To Love”, “From This Moment On”, “Night And Day”, and more. Backed by a stellar ensemble of world class players, and featuring exciting, stylish new arrangements, she reimagines these golden-era standards with passion, charm, and modern sophistication. A must-see for jazz lovers, romantics, and fans of the Great American Songbook, Monheit and Porter combine to create a glamorous celebration of wit, melody, and swing. Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians, arrangers, and producers in jazz. By 22, Jane was working with legends such as Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, and Kenny Barron, recording her first albums, and touring the planet. This led to collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Terence Blanchard, Ivan Lins, Tom Harrell, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Vince Mendoza, Jorge Calandrelli, and many more. After more than twenty-five years, thirteen studio albums and countless recorded guest appearances, Jane has continued to tour the world nearly nonstop, playing iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and headlining at nearly every legendary jazz club on the planet. In addition to touring, she also writes English lyrics for Ivan Lins, and uses the knowledge and experience she has gained both at Manhattan School Of Music and on the legendary bandstands of the world to educate and uplift students worldwide. Jane resides in Los Angeles with her husband, drummer Rick Montalbano, and their son. Max Haymer on piano, Luca Alemanno on bass and Rick Montalbano on drums.

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