jean mann: acoustic and tenor guitars, vocals, harmonica, melodica, bells
plays solo and often accompanied by:
bill corral: elec and acoustic guitars, accordian, mandolin, lap steel, effects
special guests on "daisies and fire":
Wayne Horvitz: hammond b3 and piano
Will Dowd: percussion and accordion
Tom Dziekonski: violin
Virginia Dziekonski: cello
Kim Blanchard: cello
Dave Pascal: electric bass
Matthew Hopper: double bass
Influences
that wellspring is endless, but to name a few: rickie lee jones, kate bush, nick drake, neil young, john hiatt, shawn colvin, hem, joan armatrading, wilco, whiskeytown, mark lannigan, greg brown, kd lang, lucinda williams, dave matthews, jeff buckley, counting crows, sarah mclachlan, dashboard saviors, peter himmelman, elvis costello, tom waits, blues traveler, brendan hill, bruce springsteen, bonnie raitt, jayhawks, dolly parton, norah jones, neko case, james taylor, paul simon, seals and croft, cat stevens
Sounds Like
me. okay, I'll play this game... "sounds like" runs the gamut (according to her fans opinions) and which song she's belting out. Norah Jones, Edith Piaf, Rickie Lee Jones, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLaughlan are some. Even Jeff Buckley sometimes...Said one fan:
"You sound like a cross between Alanis Morisette and Edie Brickell." go figyah!
I just got this one, "You sound like Amy Winehouse, but not so strung out!" I'll take it!
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This excellent photo by the lovely joolz anslowtaken at our recent show at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle! bare feet performers unite! (Graham Nash, kd lang, Cesaria Evora, Adam from Counting Crows, you tell me!!)
This is jean's third independently produced album, "daisies and fire"!! Watch the calendar as we saddle up the ponies to come to a town near you...
a little excitement....
...drum roll please....Recently, I had the huge honor of getting a shout out from miss
Cyndi Lauper, who told a bunch of folks: "you have a very special
talent in your own town, Jean Mann!" This, while she was in Seattle on tour with True Colors 2008. I got the call from a
fan who was there, I was on a cloud...unbeknownst to me, she had
been given my cd that day by said 'connected' fan, listened to it and gave her report!
wow...that made my summer.
Can't possibly come to a show? To purchase this CD in download and hard copy, go here. albums one and two there too...although the first one is sold out so available in digital download only.
bio: Jean has toured extensively since 2002. The innovative, self-taught performer shares her soulful life tales, woven through the voice of an angel. Her vocal prowess and eclectic playing style combine with the homey, intimate feeling of sitting around a kitchen table with close friends, for a wonderful concert experience for all.
She has released three original CD’s on her independent label, blue flower friday records. Jean’s third CD, Daisies and Fire, was co produced by Jean and longtime partner and musical cohort, Bill Corral. The CD boasts such guest players as composer Wayne Horvitz on piano and Hammond B3 organ, and string players from Seattle Symphony and Teatro Zinzani. Her second CD, Seasons, was co-produced by Jean and Brendan Hill (Blues Traveler).
Jean has contributed tracks on compilation CD's for charities, has opened for national songwriter Peter Himmelman, and received kudos from jazz great, Jacqui Naylor, who, upon discovering Jean performing at a San Francisco coffeehouse, bought all her CD’s and said, “I love your voice and music!”
Her music is enhanced by de-tuning her gibsons, tenors etc, resulting in a harmonic blend of lush, swelling vocals. Alterna-jazz-folk, the unabashed truth, sprinkled with a healthy bit of passion. A self-taught player, her vocal stylings have been likened to (among others) Ani Di Franco, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Dar Williams and Norah Jones. Her debut album, "blossom" is sold out, and available in download only. Go hereand click on "add MP3 to cart"
Here are a few new live performance videos from my recent Spring 09 tour in AZ. Some are brand new songs not recorded as yet...enjoy...
Carnaval, set to the art imagery of my brother, Ben Mann ben-mann.com
Please enjoy this illuminated video version of "pink"
THANKS for sharing your love and music with us! The Mocha Moo is closing this weekend and you will be missed. We're giving away a Takemine Acoustic Guitar to go out with a bang. Love you! Mocha Moo
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know how you like them! be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! and come on out to Gruene Hall tomorrow, y'all! Ruby Jane
i was having such a bad day... then i came to leave you a note and say hi and just hearing you sing cheered me up. come back in soon. you're my favorite part of willcalls.
