Jenna Mammina

West Coast Jazz Vocalist, Jenna Mammina with jazz guitarist, Steve Salerno

A vocalist of great power, imagination, and artistry. Jenna Mammina’s first album, Under the Influence, was one of the most widely praised debuts in recent memory, earning a four-star review in Japan’s most prestigious jazz magazine, Swing Journal, and appearing on numerous critics’ lists of the best recordings of 1999.

Her next album, Meant to Be, reflects the breadth and depth of Jenna’s musical tastes and her command of a vast range of styles. The album features an array of songs from the repertoires of Duke Ellington and Fats Waller, Steely Dan and U2, as well as two originals. Choosing material with daring, Jenna makes a convincing case for herself as an artist whose music transcends category.

In New York, Jenna has appeared at the Knitting Factory, Wetlands, Town Hall, and at the JVC Jazz Festival. In the past few years she has performed with members of the popular rock band, Phish, with Sun Ra Arkestra veteran, Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe, and has played the same stages as Rosemary Clooney, Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman, and Christian McBride.