The first arrangement of this song that used a rhythm and chord substitutions like this, to the best of my knowledge, was the one by the incomparable Clare Fischer on Chanticleer Choir's CD "Lost in the Stars" - in 1996. I wonder if this influenced later performances like this one? Fischer's one was extremely rich, with choir and full orchestra, but the treatment here could well have been inspired by it. Id be glad to be corrected if there are earlier still ones that Fischer might have been influenced by!
Did you catch her ending note! (Major Seventh) When Jane was a toddler her Grandfather gave her complete access to his monumental collection of jazz LPs. Her influencers: Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra. Her music education: Connetquot High School in Bohemia, New York, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, Manhattan School of Music. Husband since 2002: drummer Rick Montalbano Jr. Age: 43 (November 3, 1977) Born and raised in Oakdale, Long Island New York
This performance is really good, but Jane's recorded version of this song absolutely blows me away. It's similar, but with the addition of a great string arrangement, and she she sings "say to you...do you love me" without taking a breath. The control is so astounding and gorgeous that I always have to go back and hear it again. Of course, with this version, one also gets to look at her.
@edzelnis, not only do you have great taste but a great ear, as well. You echo my sentiments exactly when you say, you keep going back to the studio version of this beautiful song. Thank you for stopping by :)
Stacey Kent, Karrin Allyson, Audrey Silver and Laila Biali, all great female vocalists in current era, are just a notch behind the gift that Monheit brings.
This girl should also have made it big-time on the wide screen with her picture-perfect profile, not only on the jazz podium...that is, if she acted as well as she sang! Nevertheless, she's great!
@seemeasiam Not where I live, sadly. The time when great music like jazz is played in elevators will soon pass and be replaced by crappy loud techno or worse... generic radio pop.
MARVELOUS , WONDERFUL , BEAUTIFUL ,AMAZING and Jane Monheit is perfect in everything she plays ..... The best singer of the 21st century ....
no fing way !
Wow! That was very, very beautiful. One of the best renditions I have ever heard
The first arrangement of this song that used a rhythm and chord substitutions like this, to the best of my knowledge, was the one by the incomparable Clare Fischer on Chanticleer Choir's CD "Lost in the Stars" - in 1996. I wonder if this influenced later performances like this one? Fischer's one was extremely rich, with choir and full orchestra, but the treatment here could well have been inspired by it. Id be glad to be corrected if there are earlier still ones that Fischer might have been influenced by!
Beautiful rendition from Jane Monheit!
Breathtaking!
MAJOR TALENT !!
Beautiful Jane.
Absolutely fantastic thi singer and woman! An hug from Brasil.
Que interpretação!!! Uma obra-prima!
Magnificent
Heard the recorded version in 2015...you can’t make this up!This woman is phenomenal💘
What a beautiful standard
What a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN!!!!!!!
Did you catch her ending note! (Major Seventh)
When Jane was a toddler her Grandfather gave her complete access to his monumental collection of jazz LPs. Her influencers: Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra. Her music education: Connetquot High School in Bohemia, New York, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, Manhattan School of Music. Husband since 2002: drummer Rick Montalbano Jr. Age: 43 (November 3, 1977) Born and raised in Oakdale, Long Island New York
This is a very relaxing version of a superb song. I love Bossa Nova anyway.
jane,,,so nice
So inspired!
Isto é uma OBRA-PRIMA!!!
This performance is really good, but Jane's recorded version of this song absolutely blows me away. It's similar, but with the addition of a great string arrangement, and she she sings "say to you...do you love me" without taking a breath. The control is so astounding and gorgeous that I always have to go back and hear it again. Of course, with this version, one also gets to look at her.
@edzelnis, not only do you have great taste but a great ear, as well. You echo my sentiments exactly when you say, you keep going back to the studio version of this beautiful song. Thank you for stopping by :)
Anyone who gave this a "thumbs down" should have their thumbs removed....
Stacey Kent, Karrin Allyson, Audrey Silver and Laila Biali, all great female vocalists in current era, are just a notch behind the gift that Monheit brings.
Pure magic!
Marvellous
Wow...what style
she will come to UK...!
She needs to do a Brazilian album. With, say, McCoy Tyner. Her voice is like silk wet with due, or red wine.
or whatever...
Jane could certainly sing you to sleep at night!
not if she's in the same room with me LOL :D
@CosmosMarinerDU, the Pianist is Michael Kanan.
All I can say about her singing is ... Good Lord! What an instrument she has - and how she uses it!
Who is the pianist?
If anyone tries to give this girl singing lessons, throw 'em to the lions.
This girl should also have made it big-time on the wide screen with her picture-perfect profile, not only on the jazz podium...that is, if she acted as well as she sang! Nevertheless, she's great!
❤
Where does Ms Monheit preform ??Is she on tour??
If I had to be with a contemporary jazz singer, if it were the law ....
@michaelteter Ye I know that, I justed wanted to point out that elevators today don't play jazz like they did 15 years ago :)
@seemeasiam Not where I live, sadly. The time when great music like jazz is played in elevators will soon pass and be replaced by crappy loud techno or worse... generic radio pop.
alot different then the WhiteSnake version
Oh Jane, will you marry me?
Taylor Swift wishes she could sing like Jane Monhiet.
It was a time when Jane was a grate singer - so many kilos ago ((((