Jean
Laughlin 
Jean Laughlin is a Chicago jazz/cabaret singer songwriter
whose songs are like a self-help book put to music—her
satiny voice and rich lyrics touch the music lover's heart.
Jean's solid vocal and musical
command underlie each composition's appeal. She began
singing at age five and studying classical piano at seven.
At the age of eleven, she performed on the nationally
televised 'Bob Crosby' Show.
Graduating
from the University of Wisconsin, she majored in Speech/Drama
and studied opera for two years to fine tune her instrument.
After settling in Chicago, Jean became a fixture in recording
studios, doing work in television commercials, voice-overs
and radio spots for agencies such as Leo Burnett, J. Walter
Thompson and Foote, Cone & Belding. She performed
in industrial shows, where she worked with Chicago legends
like Shelley Long.
Jean
has teamed up with arranger Jim Martin on 4 separate CD's
that include songs by Jean scored by Jim for string orchestra,
orchestra as well as full big band.
Listen to Jean's latest CD release here.
Original
Tunes by Jean Laughlin and Arranged by Jim Martin
