Rene’e Manning | All Grown Up

Grammy
nominated jazz vocalist Rene’e Manning is known for her robust voice,
rich tones and impeccable time making her truly a musician’s vocalist.
Her new release, All Grown UP, showcases those attributes in a
soothing, quieter set parallel to the powerful big band selections
she’s known for.

Her debut in the jazz world as a singer with
the Mel Lewis Orchestra (from 1983-1989) was the longest tenure of any
vocalist associated with the organization. By chance, Mr. Lewis heard
Rene’e performing at Mikell’s with her funk band. He invited her to sit
in with his band at the Village Vanguard and after a standing ovation
hired her as his vocalist on the spot. Since then she has proven to be
an incredibly versatile singer. Her other big band associations and
collaborations have included the Mingus Big Band, Chico O’Farrill Afro
Cuban Orchestra, The George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, Dukes’ Men, as
well as, a large ensemble project with Lester Bowie and Earl McIntyre.
She released her debut album Uhm..Uhmm..Uhmmm and sophomore As Is via
japanese record label Ken Music to rave reviews.

Testimony to
her skills comes in the form of the number of musicians who have asked
her to sit in at various engagements. These include Dizzy Gillespie,
Sir Roland Hanna, Mark Murphy, Howard Johnson and Joe Williams and so
many others. Ms. Manning has also appeared as a guest soloist in the
concert presentation of two George Gruntz operas, Cosmopolitan
Greetings and The Magic of the Flute, productions done with the Cologne
and Hamburg Radio Orchestras. For Cosmopolitan Greetings she teamed up
with the likes of Don Cherry, Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan, Howard
Johnson and Ray Anderson. Recently she appeared in Zagreb, Croatia for
a big band “Ellington Night” with Sigi Feigl.

In comparison,
All Grown Up shows the quieter side of Rene’e coupling her with trios
and quartets. ‘It’s the kind of album that makes you want to kick off
your shoes, relax and enjoy a nice glass of wine. A lot of people know
me for my big band growl and dirty dog blues but I wanted an album that
will allow people to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. We
all need to relax a little and enjoy the little things.’ says Manning.
This album allows you to do just that.

All Grown Up will be available via MySpace, CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and more. Join us for the CD celebration.

Rene’e Manning’s All Grown Up Release Party