Judy Marshak

Bio:

For many years, people have been asking Judy Marshak the same question: “When are you going to make an album?”. But with a busy acting career and two kids to raise, it was hard to find the time. Well, she finally found the time and the CD has finally happened. It’s called “A Matter of Time” and it is the crowning touch of an illustrious career. Long known as a “singer’s singer”, Judy’s rich, luscious, perfect-pitch voice has been one of the best kept secrets in the music business.

Her fans have been only those lucky enough to see her perform - as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, or as Marilla in Anne of Green Gables, or as 'Mrs. Tottendale' in "The Drowsy Chaperone" or more recently as Rosemary Clooney in the premier of the new musical "Clooney Tunes" or dozens of other roles showcasing her incomparable voice. Or they may have seen one of her highly praised solo cabaret shows or her performances with jazz vocal trios like "Triple Feature", "Airwaves", and "Ruby, Dick, and Joan".

The list of Judy’s achievements goes on and on, and culminates in this heartfelt CD that Judy regards as the pinnacle of her career. And her fans will be surprised. They know her as an astounding interpreter of the songs of others. Now they will also know her as an astounding songwriter. Reflecting turning points in her personal life, “A Matter of Time” is a heartfelt album of soulful, sometimes whimsical, sexy, grooving, feel good music, sure to touch you in many ways.

With esteemed jazz artist John Alcorn as producer/collaborator coupled with some of Toronto’s finest musicians - Rob Piltch, Marc Rogers, Denis Keldie, Guido Basso and Davide Direnzo - the sound is lush and layered. Add Judy's unique vocal style, a delicious blend of innocence and soul - a little Blossom Dearie, a little Carmen McRae – and you have a warm and intimate CD that has been well worth the wait.

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Member Since:

September 15, 2009

Members:

For this first solo CD, "A Matter of Time", Judy has assembled a dream group of some of Toronto's best musicians : Rob Piltch on accoustic and electric guitar, Davide Direnzo on drums and percussion, Marc Rogers on acoustic and electric bass, Denis Keldie on accordian and organ, John Alcorn on piano, Guido Basso on trumpet and harmonica, and Judy herself on ukelele.

Influences:

Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Mellisa Manchester, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Blossom Dearie, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Etta James, Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, James Taylor, The Boswell Sisters, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Band, Peter Paul and Mary, Paul Simon, Peggy Lee, Gillian Welch, Rickie Lee Jones, Laura Nyro, Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris, Harry Manx, Marc Jordan, Dionne Warwick, Dinah Washington, Dave Frishberg, Carly Simon, Bob Dylan, Anita Baker, Alice Peacock, Bette Midler

Sounds Like:

Good question....you tell me!