Jeannie Tanner Quartet

About

Ms. Tanner performs in the Chicago area at clubs such as Pops for Champagne, the the Cubby Bear, Speakeasy Supper Club, Pete Miller's, Lovells of Lake Forest and many other fine venues. And, she recently opened for Kurt Elling at the Park West. She has upcoming shows in Dallas, L.A., New York and San Francisco. She is a member of NARAS, ASCAP and is represented by Michael Toorock, Esq. (NYC). She recently composed her first film score for an indie short that has been entered into the Sundance Film Festival. Music from her previous c.d. Out of the Blue has been used for the past three years on the PBS cooking show Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert. She has also performed the National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox, Cubs and Bulls.

Ms. Tanner's 2005 release, Those That Lie in Between (Darwin Records), was on the voting list for Grammy ballot consideration in seven categories, including
Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best instrumental Solo (December, 2005).

Those That Lie in Between has been described as a better mix of Norah Jones and Sade, with a hint of Diana Krall's sexy phrasing… but Ms. Tanner also plays trumpet. She wrote all of the music and performed all of the vocals. The c.d. features some of the best musicians in the industry including Matt Walker, Ryan Cohan and Lisa McQueen.

"Her music is sexy and well-written; her voice is beautiful and pure; and her trumpet stylings are smooth and melodic. Her star is definitely on the rise."
Joseph Campo, Film Director / Reconstellation (L.A.) September, 2005

"The thing I enjoy most about recording with Jeannie is that her music embraces both classic and contemporary feels with equal purity. Her songs feel effortless, and her voice rides on whichever musical wave she chooses. I don't find myself trying to place her in any specific genre, and as a drummer and fellow composer that is quite refreshing. I think Jeannie is one of the most sincere and talented artists to emerge from the Chicago music community."
Matt Walker, Drummer/Smashing Pumpkins, Cupcakes, Garbage & Billy Corgan

"Jeannie Tanner is an amazing vocalist, composer and instrumentalist. She is so successful in each category and when you roll all three into one artist, she is an absolute powerhouse. Her original songs are soulful and sultry and her vocal style ranges from airy and light, to searing blues ...from Ella to Etta to Sade to Nora Jones -- Jeannie does it all."
Lisa McQueen, Musical Director/Chicago Shakespeare, The Second City, The Annoyance Theater, Northlight Theater, Boom Chicago (Amsterdam) & Second City National Touring Company

"I love that Jeannie plays trumpet. You don't see many female horn players and she has such a smooth and melodic feel to her performances. Her voice is rich and strong, yet her dynamic nuances are so warm. Jeannie is such a pleasure to listen to, whether I'm catching her live show or when I'm enjoying her c.d.s."
Elizabeth Geddes, The Geddes Talent Agency, Chicago, IL

Ms. Tanner is a fabulous live performer and her audiences love the fact that she can swing it, and she can bring it… Both as a vocalist and a trumpet player, she entertains her fans with her original music – but she can just as easily channel Miles, Ella or a sizzling version of "At Last," ala Etta James.

Check out Ms. Tanner's website @ www.jeannietanner.com to sample her original music from her c.d.s Those That Lie in Between, Out of the Blue and Anytime, Anywhere. She writes both vocal and instrumental songs with a sound that is uniquely her own. Ms. Tanner's new c.d., TANNER TIME, is schedule to be released in July of 2007.

Personnel

Carol Rand: Upright Bass
Darlene Dufay: Drums
Lisa McQueen: Piano Player

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 180 - 240 minutes

Ms. Tanner is a fabulous live performer and her audiences love the fact that she can swing it, and she can bring it… Both as a vocalist and a trumpet player, she entertains her fans with her original music – but she can just as easily channel Miles, Ella or a sizzling version of "At Last," ala Etta James.

Ms. Tanner's 2005 release, Those That Lie in Between (Darwin Records), was on the voting list for Grammy ballot consideration in seven categories, including Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best instrumental Solo (December, 2005).

"The thing I enjoy most about recording with Jeannie is that her music embraces both classic and contemporary feels with equal purity. I think Jeannie is one of the most sincere and talented artists to emerge from the Chicago music community."
Matt Walker, Drummer/Smashing Pumpkins, Cupcakes,
Garbage & Billy Corgan

"Jeannie Tanner is an amazing vocalist, composer and instrumentalist. She is so successful in each category and when you roll all three into one artist, she is an absolute powerhouse. Her original songs are soulful and sultry and her vocal style ranges from airy and light, to searing blues...
Lisa McQueen, Musical Director/Chicago Shakespeare, The Second City & The Annoyance Theater

Ms. Tanner performs in the Chicago area at clubs such as Pops for Champagne, the Cubby Bear, Pete Miller's, Lovells of Lake Forest and many other fine venues. And, she recently opened for Kurt Elling at the Park West.

Ms. Tanner's new c.d., TANNER TIME, is scheduled to be released in July of 2007.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
sound system with monitors, 2 mics (trumpet & vocal) and piano

Set/Song/Sequence List:
At Last, I've Got Rhythm, Summertime, My Funny Valentine, Don't Know Why (Norah Jones), Bernie's Tune, Nature Boy, How High the Moon, Moonglow, Girl From Ipanema, Moanin, Watermelon Man, Song for My Father, Escape from the World (original), Mr. Midnight (original), Rock Me Baby, Respect (jazzy/bluesy version), Freddie the Freeloader, Little Sunflower, Dolphin Dance, Stormy Weather, Autumn Leaves, I'm Old Fashioned, It Could Happen to You, Killer Joe, When I Fall in Love, Can't Take That Away from Me, Satin Doll, Stolen Moments, Black Orpheus, Blue Bossa, Night in Tunisia, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Moon River, Look of Love, Killing Me Softly, So What, All Blues, Makin Whoopee, Fly Me to the Moon, Angel Eyes, If I Ever Lose My Faith in You, Comfort Zone (original), Next to Me (original), You're the One (original), Been Around the World (original), Kiss Me (original), Don't Need Another Lover (original), Take a Little Time (original), You Go to My Head (original), Stella by Starlight (original), Green Dolphin Street & Route 66

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

07-14-2007 — Jeannie Tanner Quartet @ Pete Miller's in Evanston
07-13-2007 — Jeannie Tanner Quartet/Opening for Tony Orlando @ Pheasant Run Resort
07-10-2007 — Jeannie Tanner C.D. Release Party/Concert @ Cubby Bear in Chicago
05-23-2007 — Jeannie Tanner @ Columbia Yacht Club w/ DSO
04-29-2007 — Jeannie Tanner C.D. Recording/TANNER TIME
04-28-2007 — Jeannie Tanner C.D. Recording/TANNER TIME

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