MUSIC

Ovations presents Jeff Franzel and Jane Vandiver, Saturday, January 15. A relaxed evening of beautiful musical chemistry! A very spontaneous performance as we take your request and encourage audience participation! It is Jane's birthday party and she wants to see all of her friends enjoy the cake!

Jane Vandiver (pictured) - With over 30 years experience, Jane Vandiver is a top entertainer with the talent to sing all genres of music. She has performed all over the world; including every state in the US (except Alaska!), Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan. She has graced the stage with various named bands and Orchestras, including: The New Christy Minstrels, The Glenn Miller Band and The Henry Mancini Orchestra. Venues include: The Roof, NYC, Fountainbleau, Miami, Century Plaza and The Beverly Hills Hotel, LA, and President Bush Sr.’s Inaugural Ball at Kennedy Center, Washington DC.

She has been the voice on national commercials, including TV Land, Viacom Station, various radio jingles and has provided backup for many recording artists. She has developed her own vocalise training CD and is one of the top vocal coaches in the Houston area. Theater credits include Theater Under the Stars, Actors Workshop and Town and Country Theater.

She is most versatile in her entertainment aspects, ranging from jazz, cabaret, pop variety, R&B, and country, singing with a duo up to 40 piece orchestra. Her repertoire is extensive and she has arrangements allowing her to perform alongside respected bands and orchestras. While Jane is the entertainer’s entertainer, lighting up any stage, she’s also a musician’s vocalist, allowing her to keep up with any band.

Jeff Franzel, from New York, is an amazing pianist and a very successful songwriter. Jane will sing several of Jeff's great songs he wrote for hit movies such as "Runaway Bride" and Serendipidy," and for such name artist such as Shawn Colvin and Dianne Reeves.

Come make the night a festive one!