No name is more synonymous with big band Jazz than Count Basie, and not only did his big band include some of the greatest instrumentalists of all time, he also cut fabulous albums featuring the most important voices in the history of Jazz. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Dianne Schurr, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, the list goes on and on. The CCJO welcomes crowd favorite vocalist Mandy Gaines to the stage to pay tribute to these timeless collaborations. Be prepared to swing!
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.