Artist description Jani reaches out to bring an audience into her performance. She blends a variety of music -- classic and contemporary pop, jazzy standards, the best of Broadway, family-oriented music, and her own original compositions. She accompanies her fluid vocals with outstanding acoustic guitar combined with cutting-edge guitar synthesizer. A wireless system brings her into the crowd with her unique interactive style.

Music Style Jani can sing everything from Alanis to Celine. An accomplished guitarist and exceptionally fine singer, her music covers many bases.

Musical Influences Alanis, Sarah, Stevie, Janis, Celine et al.

Similar Artists Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morrissette, Celine Dion

Artist History Born in Los Angeles, Jani began playing guitar and writing songs at age 11. As she matured as an artist, she performed at nightclubs, supper clubs, fairs, musicals, churches, prisons and college campuses in the southern California area. In 1978 she received a BA in Art (Cum Laude, Outstanding Artist Award) from Azusa Pacific University. She subsequently studied modeling and acting, and expanded her activities to include community theatre and commercial television work.ÊBut music remained her first love, and in 1987 Jani began her career as a full-time solo artist and has been entertaining steadily ever since.ÊIn 1990 she wrote and recorded her first album, Keep It Simple, produced by Michael Ferenci. In 1995 she and Jeff Foster produced Paint Me a Picture with the trio nuMonet, also featuring Jenny Butler on voice and keyboard. Jani was principle songwriter on this project, contributing 11 songs.

Group Members Jani, Jeff Foster, Jenny Butler

Instruments Guitar and voice.

Albums Paint Me a Picture

Location Ventura, California - USA

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