Biography
Multi award-winning /nominated vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is one of Europe’s most respected, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists. Her multi-lingual music references classic jazz and Latin alongside her own astonishing writing, always stamped with an unfailing emotional integrity.
Georgia’s most recent album, Finding Home (2019), co-produced with pianist/composer Kate Williams and her acclaimed Four Plus Three ensemble with special guest classical guitarist John Williams, was awarded Best Album in 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
It follows her seminal Songbook (2017) co-written with Grammy-winning pianist/composer Alan Broadbent, launched at a sold out headline show at Ronnie Scott’s (“unequivocally, one of the gigs of the year” Jazzwise) with subsequent performances across Europe and the US, including famed New York clubs Dizzy’s, Kitano and Mezzrow.
From 2010-2014 Georgia produced her now iconic ReVoice! Festival in association with the Pizza Express Jazz Club. Across 5 multi-venue editions she presented over 160 artists including: Rebecca Parris, Tuck & Patti, Raul Midon, Gregory Porter (his first UK booking), Beady Belle, Carleen Anderson, Carmen Souza, Karin Krog and Diana Torto/Kenny Wheeler/John Taylor and performed 44 sets herself.
Since 2017 Georgia has produced 3 editions of her new series, Hang, showcasing her ever-evolving creativity as a curator and collaborative kudos and versatility with artists including Ian Shaw, Liane Carroll, Nigel Price, Nikki Iles, Alina Bzhezhinska, Gareth Lockrane, Trish Clowes and Tom Cawley.
Georgia’s other credits include 2019 BBC Proms (soloist and UK Vocal Assembly), Bobby McFerrin, Bobby Wellins, Gwilym Simcock, Jason Rebello, Jim Mullen, Darius Brubeck, Pat Metheny (lyric approval) and multiple nominations in the Parliamentary, British Jazz and Urban Music Awards
Press Quotes
“impossible not to fall in love with her voice…a magnificent example of strength and talent” Jazz in Europe
“[Mancio] has everything covered – technical mastery, expressive range and a remarkable versatility” The Observer 4****
“the archetype of a modern singer who can style-hop at will and produce…thoroughly musical and textually convincing versions of – er – anything” London Jazz News
“a warm, rich playful sound with intimate, hip phrasing and spot-on intonation…Mancio brings grace and wisdom to each song. Her lyric-writing is sophisticated and sensitive beyond her years” Jazz Wax (US)
“an object lesson in subtlety…in the impact of nuance…It’s beautiful” All About Jazz 5*****
“velvety voice and clear articulation” Jazz Podium (Germany)
“a sublime vocalist [who] has forged an enviable reputation with both credibility and talent to spare” Jazzwise 4****
“a performer of character, conviction, and relaxed virtuosity” The Guardian 4****
“the elegance of the great singers of Jazz…impossible not to be seduced” Jazzeseruido (Spain)
“The lethal cool of a Mafioso stiletto…Mancio left the crowd begging for more” The Evening Standard 4****
“pure, well enunciated vocals…a highly skilful storyteller…The air of fragile beauty was haunting and effective” Jazz Mann
“The brilliant voice of Georgia Mancio” Robert Elms, BBC Radio London
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Awards & Nominations
Best Album 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Awards (winner)
Best Vocalist 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Awards (nominee)
Best Vocalist 2019 Parliamentary Jazz Awards (nominee)
Best Vocalist 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards (nominee)
Best Jazz Act 2018 Urban Music Awards (nominee)
Best Vocalist 2018 British Jazz Awards (nominee)
Best Jazz Act 2017 Urban Music Awards (nominee)
Best Vocalist 2017 British Jazz Awards (nominee)
Musician of The Year 2016 London Jazz News (double nominee)
Best Vocalist 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards (nominee)
Best Vocalist 2005 Brussels International Young Jazz Singers’ Competition (1st Prize Winner)