Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance.The award-winning Ms. Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - the record for a singer. His usual accolade for her came after one of her show-stopping appearances on The Tonight Show when he turned to his audience of millions, Carson said, And that, young singers, is the way its done.She was discovered by Steve Allen who presented her various times to his national television audience. That led her to an RCA recording contract, seven albums and 34 singles.Her recent CBS Sunday Morning feature with Mo Rocca was an outstanding tribute to her career and talent. She was currently interviewed and sang on Harry (Harry Connick Jr.) NBC TV.Her place in American music history was assured when the Arts Council of the Smithsonian Institution selected one of her recordings, Too Late Now for the Smithsonian produced album of the 110 Best American Compositions of the Twentieth Century.Ms. Maye performs many symphony and big-band concerts throughout the United States.