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, including right here at Corning Civic Music in 2009 when she was just getting started.

At the age of 20, during her senior year at the prestigious Manhattan School Of Music, Jane placed second in the Thelonious Monk Competition, now known as the Hancock Competition. She has collaborated with jazz luminaries such as Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli, and appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, and The View.

Jane has continued to tour the world nearly nonstop, including playing iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and headlining at nearly every legendary jazz club on the planet, most notably the Village Vanguard and Birdland.