Jeff Winter and Janis Fine—known as “Jeff and Janis”—bring a fresh interpretation to traditional and contemporary songs.

Jeff and Janis are a Chicago based duo who perform at many functions including synagogue events, festivals, family gatherings, fund raisers, and many other events. Using acoustic instruments and vocal harmonies, Jeff and Janis are known for their cabaret style presentations and engaging presence.

A boy from Milwaukee discovers a love for Israel, Jewish education, and Jewish music—and becomes a professor of education at a university in Chicago.
While a girl from the southside of Chicago is enamored with American musical theater and Jewish music—and becomes a professor of education at a university in Chicago. 

For both, performing Jewish music was placed on the back burner. That is, until a funny thing happened on the way to a Hillel event.

Chicago is unique in having a citywide Hillel program for college faculty. A talent night became the venue for moving that love for Jewish music straight to the front burner!

Introduced by Patti Ray, Chair of the citywide Hillel group, as "two singing profs who must meet", Jeff and Janis the musical duo was born "at last."

Combining their love for Jewish, Israeli, and American popular and show tunes, Jeff Winter and Janis Fine bring a fresh interpretation to traditional and contemporary songs. 

Sing along—tap along—clap along! 
Join their many audiences who have joyfully proclaimed: "at last!"