Maureen Christine Vocalist Wedding Ceremony, Jazz Jazz Singer from Saint Charles, IL

Maureen Christine is the #1 Premiere Wedding Ceremony Vocalist. She is also an award-winning vocalist of the Great American songbook and broadway-style entertainer with two CDs that have been released nationally. She is known for her “LOVELY, SWEET VOICE and beautiful way with ballads” -Jazz On The Beach Radio. As a national recording artist, Maureen has recorded with Pete Christlieb of the Johnny Carson Tonight Show Orchestra, shared the stage with pop star Barry Manilow, and was awarded first place in the nation for the original song she wrote for United Way. Whether you want beautiful vocals at your wedding ceremony, lively jazz standards and pop favorites during the cocktail hour, a themed concert for your special event, Maureen and her talented team of musicians are your 1st Choice. Maureen's CD "My Romance" was pre-nominated for a Grammy Award in the Traditional Pop Vocal category with such great talents as Rosemary Clooney and Harry Connick, Jr. Maureen has a voice "crystal clear, not a note or syllable wasted" (New Yorks Pink Paper). She has received numerous invitations to sing for dignitaries including Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, opened for country star Willie Nelson and her rendition of The National Anthem was included in a movie that starred Dennis Quaid and Zach Efron. She has concertized around the world from Germany to Chicago, appearing at prestigious concert halls, opera houses, cabaret and jazz clubs, and historic landmarks. She has won critical acclaim from New York's Pink Paper for her “remarkable musical range and superb phrasing.” In Chicagoland, Maureen has headlined at such renowned venues as the Palmer House, The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, ?the historic Woodstock and Oshkosh Opera Houses, the Holiday ?Star Plaza Theatre, and live appearances singing the National Anthem for the Chicago Cubs. Maureen not only gives concerts, but sings for private events such as weddings, celebrations of life, cocktail parties, festivals, house concerts and corporate events. She can provide music as a solo artist, duo or jazz trio, string ensemble or chamber group, 7 piece "mini" big band up through 16 piece swing orchestra. SOLO: Maureen Christine Vocalist (Solo - playing piano and/or with custom accompaniment tracks) DUO Maureen with her Pianist (electric keyboard if piano is not avaiable) DUO Maureen with Harpist JAZZ POP TRIO Maureen with pianist and woodwinds (sax, flute, clarient) STRING TRIO: Maureen with Crystal Clear Strings (violin, viola, cello) JAZZ QUARTET CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 7-PIECE "little Big band"