Cookie Coogan is a vocalist/pianist/composer based in Ithaca, NY. Cookie is known for her strong voice, soulful, swinging style, creative improvisation, and excellent musicianship. She performs solo, leads her own bands, and appears with many different ensembles throughout the region. She directed the Ithaca College Vocal Jazz Ensemble from 1998-2010. She also directed jazz vocal groups at Cornell University, Syracuse University, and Ithaca's CSMA.