Jean Mancini Gough is a versatile and experienced vocalist from the Central Massachusetts area, having performed works from opera, oratorio and religious classical literature to jazz, gospel and new age. She has appeared extensively as a classical recitalist, jazz stylist and sacred repertoire soloist and has presented numerous programs in the New England area, Philadelphia and New York City. Holding Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance/Music Education, her training and years of experience have made her a knowledgeable and sensitive performer, equally comfortable in various styles.

In the jazz world, Jean has studied with veteran singers Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, and faculty at Berklee College of Music and the Vermont Jazz Center. Jean regularly appears with her jazz ensemble at various venues in the New England area. She most recently released her debut jazz CD, "With Friends" with enthusiastic success.

As soloist for the First Unitarian Church, Worcester, MA, for the past 15 years under the direction of organist and pianist Will Sherwood, Jean has performed a vast range of genres from sacred, classical, gospel and new age, to folk and jazz and is featured on numerous CDs with this group.