Judy Marshak
I'm really turned on by the prospect of this new artistic cycle, and the possibility of collaborating with songwriters of all ages and genres.
Sounds Like:
Norah Jones, Blossom Dearie
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
Favourite Singer/Songwriter:
Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Neil Young
Songs by Judy Marshak
Broken Radio
Dont' Lose It
Island Paradise
No Turning Back
Open Up
Region:
Newmarket/Toronto, ON
Level of Experience:
PROFESSIONAL
Genre:
Folk | Jazz | Other
I Write:
By myself | For myself | With others | For others
I prefer to write:
Lyrics | Melody | Chord Patterns
Songs Recorded:
Broken Radio; Don't Lose It; Island Paradise; How Do You Know; No Turning Back; A Matter of Time; In the Name of Love; Circle of Love; Will It Be Alright
Albums Released:
"A Matter of Time"
Awards:
Songwars Grand Quarterly Prize; First place in the Jazz Category of the West Coast Songwriters Contest
Other Credits:
Please check my website for more info.
I am interested in:
Web Cowriting | Face to face Cowriting | Networking | Pitching Songs to Artists | Pitching Songs To Tv/Film/Etc. | Signing with a Label | Getting a Publishing Deal
Other Jobs:
Actress, singer
Biography:
Over the years, Judy Marshak has gained respect and admiration in many facets of the entertainment industry - theatre, television, film, voiceover, and music. She has graced jazz clubs and concert halls across the country, and starred in such hit stage musicals as "Beauty and the Beast"(winning her a 'Best Actress in a Musical' nomination), "Anne of Green Gables", "The Drowsy Chaperone", "The Full Monty", and many more. The release of her long-awaited first solo CD "A Matter of Time"in 2009 was perhaps the most gratifying project in a long career. Acclaimed as a gifted song interpreter - her vocal style often compared to the likes of Norah Jones and Blossom Dearie - she is now recognized as a fine songwriter as well. With esteemed jazz artist John Alcorn as producer/collaborater/arranger, and featuring some of Toronto's A-list musicians, "A Matter of Time" is a lushly produced album of soulful, sexy, feel-good music, featuring 9 original compositions and 4 cover tunes. CBC's George Anthony said, "...at long last, veteran showstopper Judy Marshak has finally released her first album, and as expected, it's a musical bonbon to savour.....". Rob Fogle (CHRY-FM) says "Marshak's voice is right on the money". The Toronto Star's Richard Ouzounian calls it "slyly sexy and often touching..... a wonderful surprise on many fronts", placing it alongside Michael Feinstein's and 6 others as his prime picks for the 'Broadway' crowd. Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues named Judy's song "Broken Radio" Outstanding Jazz Winner in his 'Songwars' Songwriting Competition. Toronto's JAZZ.FM91 included "A Matter of Time" on their list of 'Favourite New Releases of 2009'. It is currently on the regular playlists at JazzFM91, CBC Radio, CHRY105.5FM, WOSR-Radio, and many live streaming internet stations around the world.
Judy's most recent musical passion revolves around the ukulele. Her Solo Ukulele Show has been drawing crowds in clubs around Toronto and as far away as the Isle of Tobago. With 3 ukes and a banjolele, Judy treats her audiences to a repertoire covering everything from Dinah Washington to Santana, demonstrating the incredible musical potential of this little instrument. Her increasingly popular 'UKEOLOGY' Workshops for beginner ukulele studies have been sending fledgling players out the door feeling on top of the world. She has gained notoriety for being an innovative and inspiring teacher.