Jenna Vanessa Chavarro

On her new album, Meant to Be - the eagerly anticipated follow-up to her acclaimed 1999 debut, Under the Influence - singer Jenna Mammina continues her relentlessly inventive exploration of new creative territory, and her quest for transcendence of the old boundaries that once separated musical styles.

The music is the magic of a secret world… It's the magic that is always within…
When Jenna Mammina sings those lines, written by her friend and musical mentor, Abbey Lincoln, they strike the listener not just as lyrics to a beautiful song, but as a declaration of unshakable personal conviction. Since early childhood, Mammina has been caught in the spell of music's magic, a magic that now emerges in full flower on her debut album, Under the Influence, a thoroughly beguiling collection of songs that heralds the arrival of a major new vocal talent.

Jenna Mammina and John R. Burr came to Blue Coast Studios to perform duets to honor legendary singer, Abbey Lincoln. All the songs were composed by Abbey, who was one of Jenna's mentors. Delicate and bright, Jenna's voice is contrasted by John's skillful piano accompaniment. The fullness and depth of these recordings will captivate any listener. "When I'm Called Home" was recorded with no headphones, overdubs or edits. The only thing you will hear is the pure talent and chemistry of Jenna and John.