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“Christine’s
renditions of these songs were totally authentic to the period
yet fresh and appealing to younger audience members a bit unfamiliar
with the genre. Her musical appeal seems to bridge the gap
from the young to the “young at heart” alike. I firmly believe
this young woman has a huge and wide-reaching career ahead
of her. I shall be happy to say “I knew her when!” “Maureen
Christine’s extensive range and vocal strength added color
to the overall performance of the Big Band.” “Of
all the tracks on this very fine collection of songs, “Listen
To My Heart” captures the heart and soul of cabaret (visualize
a pretty tune with a story to tell sung by a natural storyteller
with a natural melodious, expressive voice.)” “Ms.
Christine is a young woman who sings with the souls of many
great women singers before her. She is backed by a piano, tenor
sax, bass and drums that complement her voice but never overshadow
her superb phrasing or diction.” “Her
voice has a clear, rich texture that goes from big and passionate
to soft and subtle.” |
www.maureenchristine.com
Maureen Christine is a celebrated concert vocalist and national recording artist, delighting audiences throughout the country with her “natural, melodious, expressive voice” (All Music Guide). Maureen, pre-nominated for a 2002 Grammy award along with Harry Connic Jr. and Rosemary Clooney, is heralded as a “singer worth crowing about” (Chicago Tribune) for her thoughtful interpretations of “great American” standards, romantic ballads, original compositions, and popular favorites. Her concerts are continually met with praise. “Maureen's voice is absolutely mesmerizing” (WNCW Radio).
She has performed at concert halls, opera houses, cabaret and jazz clubs, presenting arts centers and college auditoriums, winning critical acclaim from New York’s Pink Paper for her “remarkable musical range and superb phrasing.” In Chicago-land, Maureen had headlined at such prestigious venues as The Palmer House, The Royal George Cabaret Theater, The Pump Room, the historic Woodstock and Oshkosh Opera House, the Hemmen’s auditorium, and the Goldcoast Room of the Drake Hotel.
She is an award-winning singer, having received the “outstanding jazz soloist” award from Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. The demand for Maureen’s “warm stage presence” and “pristine voice” has taken her around the world from Chicago to Germany. She is appearing with various symphony orchestras and concert bands, numerous 18 piece “big bands” including a guest appearance with musicians from the Count Basie Orchestra and the Glen Miller Big Band. She’s recorded with Pete Christlieb of the Johnny Carson Tonight Show Orchestra and performed as a guest vocalist for pop star Barry Mantilow
Maureen’s first CD, My Romance, pre-nominated for a Grammy award in the Traditional Pop Vocals category, has been touted as “torchy, and melodic” by WVOX Radio. Maureen’s second CD, The Very Thought of You has also been released nationally and is a collection of “warm jazz standards”, sweet ballads, and up-tempo favorites.
Maureen Christine
Phone: 815-477-SONG (7664)
Fax: 815-477-7675
mcvoice@yahoo.com