Judy Barnett
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She continues to perform regularly at festivals and jazz venues around the country. Nichaud’s latest CD “Deep in the Night” was produced by Mark Murphy, the legendary American Jazz vocalist while he was in Melbourne in April 2005. Launched at The Famous Spiegeltent for The Melbourne International Arts Festival 2005, it offers a selection of standards performed with arrangements by both Nichaud and her brilliant brother Mark at the piano and features some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians. “Deep in the Night “has been voted in the top 10 Australian music releases for 2005. Highlights include: singing for jazz legend Les Paul’s 89th birthday at the famous Iridium Jazz club. A recent return to New York saw her sing with Les Paul once again and then with Billy Stritch at Birdland. She wowed the audience at a Cabaret performance at The Theatre Museum in Covent Garden, London and then again at Ronnie Scott’s Club in December 2006. Press quotes: Her voice floats across clever arrangements transforming a repertoire that includes Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael making it all sound fresh and new…”-Leon Gettler, The Age Green Guide, Melbourne. “Deep in The Night ... an impressive set of quality songs delivered with unerring judgment and panache by Fitzgibbon…” -Adrian Jackson, The Bulletin, Melbourne. “She's a natural and she’s gorgeous.” -Mark Murphy. Website: www.nichaudfitzgobbon.com Ms. Fitzgibbon is listed in the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. |
She is the real thing!
A pioneer. Powerful, prolific,
la crème de la crème. A world
class singer. Judy Barnett’s ubiquitous presence on New York City’s
jazz scene over the last twenty years, has made her one of the most
popular and respected singers currently working. She is the recipient
of six MAC Jazz Vocalist Awards, a Back Stage Bistro Award and twelve
ASCAP Special Awards for her songwriting. Over the last several years,
Judy has made Time Out New York’s Critic’s Picks List virtually every
time she has performed, in every venue she has appeared. In the words
of the late, renowned jazz critic Stuart Troup, “Judy Barnett has cut
an extraordinarily wide swath in show business in terms of material,
stages and abilities.” At alternate times in her life she could be
found acting and directing in New York, in the Caribbean with a
repertory theatre company, playing percussion in steel and reggae
bands, writing a musical, singing standards, calypso and rock, and
always composing songs. Judy was the founder, co-owner and operator of
the jazz club/restaurant J’s, that enjoyed an almost decade-long run
from the mid 80’s through 90’s.J’s provided a stage, forum and unique
support for some of the best artists playing today. Beloved and missed
by musicians and fans alike, J‘s is still thought of as one of New
York City’s finest jazz clubs. |
In addition to her performing and recording career, Judy Barnett is a President Emerita of MAC, The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs, a 22 year old organization devoted to advancing the art and business of live entertainment. Continues NEXT |
