Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Johnny Mann is best known for the forty-two albums he arranged and conducted for his Johnny Mann Singers resulting in five Grammy Award nominations and two Grammy Awards.

He is a composer, arranger, conductor, entertainer and recording star. His group of super-talented young singers appeared with him in Chevrolet's weekly syndicated series, "Stand Up And Cheer," which enjoyed a three-year run on national TV and many tours around the country.

Born August 30, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, Johnny got his start in Hollywood arranging scores for seven full-length motion pictures for Warner Brothers, Twentieth Century Fox and Columbia Studios. He then became the choral director of the "NBC Comedy Hour," which led to the formation of The Johnny Mann Singers and a record contract.

Directed by Johnny Mann.

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Media Articles
Obituary, New York Times, Johnny Mann, Leader of Easy-Listening Singers, Dies at 85

Awards
1968 - Grammy Winner - Best Performance by a Chorus - Johnny Mann - Up, Up and Away
1967 - Grammy Winner - Best Performance By A Chorus - Johnny Mann - Invisible Tears
1962 - Grammy Winner - Best Performance by a Chorus - Johnny Mann - Great Band With Great Voices