Corinne Mammana

Pennsylvania based jazz singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist andbandleader Corinne Mammana is set to release her debut Christmas EP album,Inthe Christmas Cityon Friday, November 18, 2022 worldwide. The EPcommemorates the Christmas season in her hometown of Bethlehem,Pennsylvania (nicknamed “the Christmas City”) via a 5-track album of reimaginedChristmas songs and original compositions by Mammana. The title track, “In theChristmas City” is one of the original songs by Mammana.

Praised by JazzTimes for “superb technique” and All About Jazz for her “sheergenius” arrangements, Mammana is passionate about preserving the music of thepast while placing her own personal spin on the American Songbook, as well asChristmas classics and originals. With creative arrangements sung in asophisticated and soothing style, fans have described Mammana’s voice as a crossbetween Norah Jones, Julie London and Stacey Kent.

The EP will feature renowned bass playerGene Perla(worked with Nina Simone,Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, to name a few),Sean Goughon piano,Tom Kozicon guitar,Ian Fromanon drums, and viola byMissy Salvadeo. Listeners canexpect to hear reimagined Christmas favorites, from the traditional “Carol of theBells,”to Vince Guaraldi’s “Christmas Time is Here”(A Charlie Brown Christmas).

Mammana’s delightful Christmas original, “In the Christmas City” celebrates herhometown of Bethlehem, PA. With lyrics like“I don’t have to search too far for thatholiday feeling, ‘cause standing right outside my door my heart’s already reeling,”and“sweet childhood memories in a holiday dream,”the song is sure to touchhearts and put listeners in the holiday spirit.