AMANDA MCBROOM

Amanda could best be described as a "one-woman whirlwind of the arts". In the last few years she has acted on television and the stage, written many songs for recording artists, television and film, recorded six albums, started her own recording label, appeared live in concert internationally and written, produced and starred in her own musical. Her song writing successes include the number one hit "The Rose", recorded by Bette Midler for the film of the same name, as well as songs recorded by Manhattan Transfer, Anne Murray and Barry Manilow. Amanda also wrote lyrics for many of the songs in the experimental TV series "Cop Rock". She was nominated for an Emmy for her song featured on "As the World Turns" and wrote songs for the video releases of "Land Before Time" and "Hercules and Xena."

Her first two albums, "Growing Up In Hollywood Town" and "West Of Oz" were recorded for the prestigious audiophile label Sheffield Labs in collaboration with pianist Lincoln Majorga. Recorded live direct-to-disc, Billboard called "Hollywood" a "striking and complete artistic success". The recordings established Amanda as a "high end" audio star, setting the stage for the release of her solo debut on Gecko Records, a label she formed with her manager, Garry George. Her first release, "Dreaming," has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. Her second release, on Gecko, "Midnight Matinee," featured performances by musicians such as jazz legend Bob James and blues guitarist Robben Ford. Her fifth album, "Amanda Mc Broom Live From Rainbow and Stars" recorded at her sold out engagement atop Rockefeller Center in New York, was released on the DRG label. Her recording, "A Waiting Heart", on Gecko Records, was released in March, 1997.

In the medium of television, Amanda has appeared on programs ranging from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to "Hawaii Five-O" to "The Grammy Awards." But it is perhaps her live performances in cabarets, clubs and concert halls where Amanda has been able to unite her song writing, acting and vocal talents into her finest communication of emotion through the arts. Her appearances around the U.S., including her appearance at Carnegie Hall in November, 1996, have caused audiences and critics alike to respond with unusual outpouring of emotions in print as well as in the audience.