Jane Monheit

Jane Monheit (born November 3, 1977) is considered by many to be one of the most promising American jazz vocalists of her generation.

Jane Monheit was born in Oakdale, Long Island. Monheit began singing professionally in

Jane Monheit (born November 3, 1977) is considered by many to be one of the most promising American jazz vocalists of her generation.

Jane Monheit was born in Oakdale, Long Island. Monheit began singing professionally in high school. At 17, she began to study at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City under the tutulage of Peter Eldrige. She earned a Bachelor's degree in music in 1999. At the age of 20, as a senior, she won the first runner-up prize at the 1998 Thelonius Monk Institute Vocal Competition.