Under the Influence
Mamma Grace
VOCALIST · SONGWRITER · RECORDING ARTIST
Jenna
Mammina
Jazz, pop, folk and Americana — interpreted with intimacy, improvisation and a voice entirely her own.
01 / ABOUT
A voice shaped by many worlds.
Jenna Mammina is a Michigan-born vocalist and songwriter whose work moves freely among jazz, pop, folk and Americana. Her musical life began in childhood, singing in church and performing with her siblings, followed by piano, guitar, local bands and school musicals.
Her path took her through Central Michigan University, Michigan State University and Laney College in Oakland before the San Francisco Bay Area became a musical home.
Her recordings and live work have connected her with musicians and artists including Bobby McFerrin, Bobby Watson, Nancy King, Andy Narell, Steve Coleman, Rickie Lee Jones, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Rosemary Clooney and others.
02 / THE MUSIC
HER OWN FLAIR
She doesn't simply sing a song.
She interprets it.
Jenna's repertoire ranges from Abbey Lincoln and classic jazz to James Taylor, Elvis Costello, U2, Tom Waits and original material. Her performances are known for intimate phrasing, subtle improvisation and a direct connection with an audience.
“I don't want to categorize the music.”
03 / RECORDINGS
Selected discography
A broad recorded catalog spanning original projects, collaborations and high-resolution live-in-the-studio recordings.
Just a Little Bit
Mamma Grace
Meant to Be
Mamma Grace
Art of the Duo
with André Bush
Inner Smile
Mamma Grace
Live at the Acorn Theater
Mamma Grace
Yule Tunes
Mamma Grace
The Music & the Magic of Ms. Abbey Lincoln
Tribute project
Spark
with Rolf Sturm
Close Your Eyes
Blue Coast / audiophile recordings
Begin to Dance
with Rolf Sturm
When I'm Called Home
with John R. Burr · Abbey Lincoln repertoire
Moonlight Ladies
with John R. Burr
Everyone I Love Is Here
Jenna & the Charmers
Mutineer
Live in the Studio · with Matt Rollings
Wicked
with Rolf Sturm
BLUE COAST RECORDS
Live in the studio.
Nothing between the singer and the music.
Blue Coast Records has documented Jenna in high-resolution, live-in-the-studio sessions, including collaborations with pianist John R. Burr, guitarist Rolf Sturm and other musicians.
Explore the Blue Coast catalog →04 / PERFORMANCE
Built for the room.
Jenna's performance history includes clubs, concert halls, festivals and intimate listening rooms. Publicly documented engagements include appearances at venues such as Yoshi's, Freight & Salvage, Jazzschool, Sweetwater Music Hall and the Palace Theater.
She has worked with a wide range of musicians and has been described by critics as an unusually intimate and inventive interpreter of familiar songs.
05 / EDUCATION
Music as a way of connecting.
Jenna has also worked as a music educator. Public biographies identify two educational programs associated with her work: Scat for Cats and So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star, presented in school and university settings.
Her educational work reflects the same principle that defines her performance: music is not only something to hear, but something to experience and participate in.
06 / BOOKINGS
REPRESENTATION
Book Jenna Mammina.
For concerts, festivals, private events, corporate engagements, educational programs and other appearances, submit the booking request below.