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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.
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Request A ShowAnn Hampton Callaway collaborated with Melissa Manchester on her first album of all-original material, featuring duets.
Ann Hampton Callaway collaborated with Kurt Elling on her first album of all-original material, featuring duets.
Ann Hampton Callaway collaborated with Tierney Sutton on her first album of all-original material, featuring duets.
Callaway is a Platinum Award-winning writer whose songs are featured on five of Barbra Streisand's recent CDs. She composed "At the Same Time" for Streisand's album "Higher Ground" and wrote lyrics for "I've Dreamed of You" for Streisand's wedding.
Callaway's career began with a historic collaboration where she became the only artist to compose music for an unrecorded song by Cole Porter.
Callaway has written songs with Carole King.
Callaway wrote lyrics to a Rolf Lovland melody, which she entitled "I've Dreamed of You" for Barbra Streisand.
Callaway has written songs with Barbara Carroll.
Ann Hampton Callaway has been a special guest performer with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
Ann Hampton Callaway has performed with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood.
Ann Hampton Callaway appeared in "Volare" for Jim Henson Productions.
Ann Hampton Callaway's voice has been heard in TV jingles for Coca-Cola.
Ann Hampton Callaway's voice has been heard in TV jingles for Ethan Allen.
Ann Hampton Callaway's voice has been heard in voice-overs for State Farm.
Ann Hampton Callaway has done extensive broadcasting for Sirius Satellite Radio as a performer, DJ, and interviewer.
Ann Hampton Callaway performed her song "Let the Saints Come Marching" on a national TV broadcast on the Fox News Channel.
Callaway's song "Who Can See the Blue the Same Again?" raised money for survivors, and proceeds from "Let Us Be United" benefit The PRASAD Project.
Proceeds from Ann Hampton Callaway's song "Let Us Be United" benefit Save the Children.
Ann Hampton Callaway recorded "Let Us Be United" with Kenny Werner, and is featured on his latest CD, "The Traveler."
Ann Hampton Callaway recorded "Let Us Be United" with the Siddha Yoga International Choir.
Ann Hampton Callaway produced "Singer's Spotlight with Ann Hampton Callaway" featuring Liza Minnelli.
Ann Hampton Callaway produced "Singer's Spotlight with Ann Hampton Callaway" featuring Christine Ebersole.
Ann Hampton Callaway recorded "Holiday Pops!" with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.
Ann Hampton Callaway was born on May 30, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, John Callaway, worked as a journalist, and her mother was a singer, pianist, and vocal coach. She was introduced to scat singing by her father and classical music by her mother. Callaway attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, where she performed in musicals. Following high school, she studied acting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for two years before relocating to New York City in 1979. In the 1980s, she established herself as a cabaret singer, performing jazz, traditional pop, and standards from the Great American Songbook, often accompanying herself on piano.
Callaway’s career advanced significantly when she received 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. In 1993, she wrote and performed the theme song for the popular TV series “The Nanny.” She also wrote theme songs for “Day’s End,” “Cabaret Beat,” and “The Jim J and Tammy Fay Show,” and incidental music for the play “Baltimore Star.” Her song “Manhattan in December” was included in the 2005 off-Broadway musical revue “A Broadway Diva Christmas.” Callaway gained further recognition for her songwriting contributions to Barbra Streisand’s albums, including “At the Same Time” on “Higher Ground,” which achieved platinum status, and “I’ve Dreamed of You” for Streisand’s wedding, later featured on “A Love Like Ours.” She also contributed “A Christmas Lullaby” to Streisand’s album “Christmas Memories.”
Beyond her songwriting, Callaway maintains an active performance career. She has been a guest performer with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood. She has performed with more than twenty-five world-renowned orchestras and big bands. Her theatrical work includes a Tony-nominated performance (2000) for her role in the Broadway musical “Swing!”. She has also appeared in films such as “The Good Shepherd” (2006), performing “Come Rain or Come Shine,” and contributed “Isn’t It Romantic?” and “The Nearness of You” to Wayne Wong’s “Last Holiday” (2006). In 2023, she was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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