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“I've always chosen all my own material; no one ever told me what to sing or how to sing it, but I've always been pressured intensely to use musicians outside of my band.”

Quote by Jane Monheit

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Jane Monheit, born on November 3, 1977, is a talented jazz vocalist. Her musical career began in New York, where she quickly gained recognition in the jazz world. Monheit is praised for her unique voice and emotive performance style. more

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