Vaneese Thomas was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of legendary R&B musician Rufus Thomas. Today, Vaneese's mission is to continue the legacy set by her influential father and to carry on the heritage of Memphis music and traditional R&B that touches generations and crosses divides. Vaneese has cultivated her own style by blending all the influences of her background -- R&B, gospel, blues and jazz, leading her to numerous countries, genres, collaborations and audiences.
      Highly regarded by industry insiders, Vaneese's many talents have helped place her as a sought-after solo performer, as well as a desired vocalist, contributing to the projects and performances of Luciano Pavarotti, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Chaka Kahn, Joe Cocker, Celine Dion, Annie Lennox, Patti LaBelle and many others.
      Vaneese has also produced recordings, created vocal arrangements and written songs for Patti Austin, Freddie Jackson, Larry Coryell and Melba Moore, also working with renowned producer Phil Ramone along the way. In 1987, Vaneese had a Top Ten R&B hit, Let's Talk it Over; and Dianna Ross had a top ten hit in the UK with Vaneese's song, One Shining Moment.
      In addition to her concert & studio work, Vaneese also lends her voice to characters, movie soundtracks and television, including Disney's "Hercules" (as the voice of Clio the Muse, Goddess of History); Anastasia; Mighty Aphrodite; The First Wives Club; Everyone Says I Love You; and the Oscar-nominated Seraglio, among others. On TV, Vaneese played Grace the Bass on the PBS series Shining Time Station and has made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and NBC's Today.
      "With righteous interpretations of sophisticated soul classics, Vaneese Thomas reminds us: she’s the real deal!" -Paul Shaffer
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