In a city of transplants and wannabe locals, Cerie Mannino is a true New Orleans native. Born and raised in the lower Ninth Ward with the mighty Mississippi River literally in her backyard. She comes from three generations of shipbuilders and riverboat pilots. The river, the essence of the city, is in her blood.Over the past twenty years her singing career in Los Angeles and New Orleans has put her on stage backing up Rosemary Clooney, Linda Ronstadt and Keely Smith. As a solo artist Cherie has won awards at numerous jaz competitions and has performed at the NO Jazz ad Heritage Festival.Cherie's vast and varied repertoire includes Blues, Rock, Swing, New Orleans classics, and quite a collection of burning big band arrangements, yet her true passion is Jazz. In her approach to a stantard tune, a perceptive listener may catch the influence of Ella Fitzgerald, or Nancy Wilson in her clear tone and purposeful delivery. Her expressive, natural phrasings have an easy, conversational quality reminiscent of Billy Holiday or maybe Tony Bennett.Cherie headlines with various groups at music hot spots in and around New Orleans and can frequently be found at the Carousel Lounge in the Hotel Monteleone, Snug Harbor, House of Blues and Ruby's Roadhouse.Cherie's vibrant singing style is a true delight for jazz fans. Cherie's voice is powerful, yet versatile, controlled, yet never loses it's ability to surprise, which is what makes a voice, a fine jazz voice.I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!
