You can now purchase my music here on myspace. Enjoy!
All songs written and produced by Valerie Troutt.
Emanuel Ruffler - Keys,
Chris Conti - Gutiar,
Otis Brown da' 3rd - Drums
Nic Thys - Bass,
Solas & Abby T.tasty - Backing Vocals,
John Ellis - Sax(s) and
David Guy- Trumpet.
"I am Bound" is on "The Oakland Girl Project".
The Band was: Terreon Gully - Drums, David Fieldman - Keys,
John Ormod - Bass and Dan Nadel - Guitar.
"Watch the DJ: performed by Valerie Troutt guitar and vocals
Vulnerable Paradise and Fear of a Fat Planet: peformed by Valerie Troutt voice, piano and Garage Band
check out Peace Lives here on Ri Ri's Page...it's a hot house track.
"Nile" Renovation Unlimted / ObliqSound lyrics by Valerie Troutt
Jesus Christ, Oakland CA, The SF Bay Area, Jazz Camp West. Love Center Ministries, My Parents...my mom & dad are in my top friend list.
Carmen Mcrae, Bjork, Brian Blade, Dianne Reeves, Osunlade, Mint Condition, Omar, PJ Harvey, Sarah Vaugn, IVY, Faye Carol,Jeff Buckly, Chris Conti,Walter Hawkins, Betty Carter, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Wayne Shorter,SoVoSo (from back in the day with Linda Tillery and Rhiannon) Sade,Meshellndegeocello, Bobby Mcferrin,Joni Mitchell,Oleta Adams, Zap Mama,Steve Riech, Carleen Anderson, Oakland Youth Chorus...etc
Sounds Like
I've sung for & with a bunch of folks over the last 10 years...the people who stick out for me are "Les Nubians", "Tiombe Lockhart"(of the PPP...she was "already, ready"), Sabian Sciubba of Brazilian Girls (before brazilian girls), Boon, ButtaflySoul, Jennifer Johns, Solas, Paulynn, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir and of course my begining...with The Oakland Youth Chorus and The Love Center Young Adult Choir under the direction of Edwin Harper (e'marcus) and later on Maggie Wincher. I've sung in a number of venues; The knitting Factory New York, Joe's Pub, The Makor, SOB'S, The Shattuck Down Low, The 1510 performance space, The Ghost Town Gallery, Theater Haus Germany, The QEII with Junior Mance, Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival... the list goes on.
I would love to open on tour for Dianne Reeves, Mint Condition or Jill Scott, . One of my goals is to book a California/European Tour for my band and to open a performance based tea lounge or house in Oakland If you'd like to book, invest or sponsor a performance by me and my band please write to Aftermaple@yahoo.com. I will also be teaching private & group vocal classes starting Summer 2008
YOU CAN FIND ME SINGING ON OTHER FOLKS PROJECTS...
Gregory Del Piero feat Valerie Troutt "OPEN UP"
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php? The high quality output from Del Records continues with another release from the San Francisco based producer Gregory Del Piero. With two strong mixes, the tripped out break-beat rework as featured on his album "I Love You More" (which is causing big waves on the dance community) is a real ear pleaser.
The Del Love Mix, where a surprisingly "innovative" west coast sound meets a deep Latin vibe, delivers a very mature and creative track . Featured on this mix is the beautiful vocal performance of Valerie Troutt, (one of few modern singers creating stylistic change in the Vocal Jazz Tradition) and one of the most gifted multi-instrumetalist in the industry, Mr Chuck Love. Talk about keeping standards high...
www.Obliqsound.com (Renovation Unlimited "summertime" and "Nile")Valerie Troutt's groovily mysterious "Nile," featuring some members of Me'Shell NdegéOcello's crew, is exceptional. ~ David R. Adler, All Music Guide
www.myspace.com/jenniferjohns
MC Stelly Stel is the real deal fool :)~ Solas B. Lalagee: co-vocals/visual
production Valerie Troutt: co-vocals. myspace.com/jenniferjohns
"This age of American Idol and Disney-approved singers has no room for a big, brassy woman who takes no shit and can really belt one out. From Big Mama Thornton to Etta James all the way to Patti Labelle, every generation has had one but ours. It's like when Chuck D asked all those years ago, "Who stole the soul?" Thank goddess for Valerie Troutt and the Fear Of a Fat Planet Crew. Mentored by jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, Troutt approaches R&B standards, house grooves, and her original socially conscious jazz and soul compositions with the verve of the missing masters." (D. Scot Miller)
Prepare for a future ALBUM UPDATES
ThankS to everyone who has contributed to the "Prepare for a future ALBUM FUND". We are still recording and need support.
The recording is taking place at Valentinos studio..."Reclaim Music" located Berkeley on Murray St.
We still have a ways to go. The Album Fund is open for those of you who are looking to help support the "Valerie Troutt & the fear of a fat planet crew" finish this amazing project.
WHEN YOU DONATE:
Your actually helping us to complete the mixing, mastering & duplication phases of the album. the mixing and mastering must occur before the album is pressed into cd formate.
FOLKS WHO DONATE WILL RECEIVE ONE OF THE FIRST COPIES OF THE CD , be listed in the album credits and put on the VIP list for the cd release party
To donate follow the paypal donations link below or cut and paste it into your address bar.
Thank you so much for wanting to be apart of this amazing process
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www.myspace.com/valerie
Valerie Troutt, a remarkable singer-songwriter, fuses, gospel, soul, world, folk and electronica in her unique approach to jazz and original compositions. Her ability as a jazz vocalist and soul composer has inspired the hearts of many listeners. Valerie's accomplishments include performing for the Jazz at Lincoln Center 1999-2000 Season Kick-off Party, successfully accompanying the Marcus Strickland Quartet. This annual event sponsored by Black Enterprise, offered tremendous exposure of Valerie's talents to key people in the jazz community. Rodney Whitaker calls her, "innovative and fresh with the ability to set a room in motion."
Earning her BFA in Jazz studies at the New School University in New York.
This Oakland, California girl has established herself as a consummate composer with soul tinged songs that are dynamic and noteworthy. Her songs are energetic yet heartfelt offering a taste of expression and freedom crossing many musical genres. Her ability to create an astonishing repertoire of diverse songs will make her one of the important singer-songwriters of the 21st century.
Valerie Troutt is one of few young modern singers creating stylistic change in the Vocal Jazz Tradition.
Dianne Reeves comments on her first musical encounter of Valerie stating, "Valerie is energetic, spontaneous and ready." Valerie Troutt is certainly a fearless force to watch for in the years to come.
To donate funds to the Valerie Troutt "Prepare for a future" Album click the paypal link below
FOR BOOKING INFO CONTACT AFTERMAPLE@YAHOO.COM I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)
I Valerie Troutt am using myspace as a venue and networking tool. I'll also be teaching Private & Group vocal lessons starting March 2008. If you'd like to participate send me a message or email me at Aftermaple@yahoo.com
Blessings,
Valerie
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Just passing by...great sounds up in thru here! Whoa...I luv "Iam Bound" & "Majesty"~just beautiful!!!!! You have such a great voice~never stop singing!!!!
Beautiful Gorgous Spirit Valerie the G Aquarius (Genius).... I loved the interview you did today on the radio. It was so rich and full. Plus the workshops sound great. I didn't get when the three Saturday end and where they are? I had to run to tinkle. Anyway, I couldn't believe it when I heard your name after that great song.. bout deserving to live. what a wise approach Beautiful Amazon. So sexy and fly. Peace, Aquarius Rox aka Jessica
Hey lady! I called you to no avail! Call me so I can get my shit togetha (you know I wanna and gotta be on point to share a stage with you!) Get at me!
Dear Valerie, How are you? Sorry i haven't been in touch for a while. I'm glad your music is doing well. I thought you might like to hear some of the musical projects that i am involved in: www. myspace. com/thesoundriders www. myspace. com/thesingingwillowtreeband www. myspace. com/orientpointsessions www. myspace. com/centaurisystem www. myspace. com/starshipstereoexponential I wish you a wonderful, successful new year Peace & Love Always Respectfully Scott Tweedie
