RENÉE MANNING
DROM - EAST VILLAGE / FEBRUARY 13
Renée Manning, renowned vocalist and composer, has dedicated over 35 years to educating students across a vast age range. Her tenure as the Vocal Chair at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music spans a decade, during which she secured multiple grants, notably from Met Life, for her exceptional choral work with the Prospect Hill Senior Center in Brooklyn. Her career is a testament to her versatility and excellence, having toured, performed, and recorded alongside legends such as Taj Mahal, Carmen McRae, and Dizzy Gillespie, as well as David “Fat Head” Newman, Nat Adderley, and the Mingus Big Band, among many others. Manning's contribution extends beyond performance; she has been a teaching and performance artist in countless educational and senior settings, collaborating with organizations like the Brooklyn Arts Council. As a protégé of Carmine Caruso, she devised a unique vocal method. She is the Co-Founder of Excelsior Music Studio. Manning will perform on February 13 at Drom NYC to celebrate her 70th birthday. CLR