Ann Hampton Callaway

Ann Hampton Callaway is a Grammy-nominated jazz singer, songwriter, and actress, renowned for her vocal versatility and her ability to compose for television and musical theater. Her contributions range from penning television theme songs to collaborating with iconic artists, making her a sought-after talent for diverse musical projects. After securing unprecedented permission from the Cole Porter estate to compose music for his unrecorded song, ‘I Gaze in Your Eyes,’ which was featured on her 1992 debut album, Grammy-nominated jazz singer, songwriter, and actress Ann Hampton Callaway went on to achieve widespread recognition for her multi-faceted career. Callaway first established herself as a distinguished cabaret performer in New York City throughout the 1980s, showcasing her vocal versatility across jazz, traditional pop, and the Great American Songbook.

Her song ‘Manhattan in December’ was featured in the 2005 off-Broadway musical revue ‘A Broadway Diva Christmas.’ Callaway made her feature film debut in 2006 with ‘The Good Shepherd,’ where she performed ‘Come Rain or Come Shine,’ and contributed ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’ and ‘The Nearness of You’ to Wayne Wong’s ‘Last Holiday’ in the same year. Most recently, Ann Hampton Callaway was formally inducted into the prestigious Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023, acknowledging her profound and lasting impact as a composer and lyricist. As a Grammy-nominated artist, her contributions continue to enrich diverse musical projects across television, film, and live performance, showcasing her unique vocal versatility and her ability to transcend genres, making her a sought-after talent in both composition and performance.