Toast the CCJO’s 10th birthday with a concert celebrating the Orchestra’s decade of bringing incredible contemporary jazz music to the Queen City. Hear the greatest hits from some of our most popular shows in addition to charts from the CCJO’s brand new album, We are the CCJO, including some featuring beloved songstress Mandy Gaines.
Mandy Gaines, vocals
Mandy Gaines, a talented, versatile vocalist and entertainer, with more than 30 years of professional experience, entertains and delights audiences throughout the world. Her performances are generally viewed as refreshing, soulful and exciting. From 1988 to the present, she continues to improve and grow through her gifted interpretations of Jazz, Pop, R&B and Soul classics as well as writing and performing her original works.
Mandy began singing at an early age in school and church. She holds a B.A. from the College of Wooster in Speech/Arts. She has continued her studies through private vocal instruction and various workshops emphasizing oral interpretation, jazz improvisation,  vocal technique, theatre and broadcasting/media studies.