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Judy Valencerina

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  • Genre: Acoustic / Jazz / Pop

    Location Buena Park, California, US

    Profile Views: 40620

    Last Login: 6/9/2011

    Member Since 6/6/2004

    Website listentojudy.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ....Psst. I'm on facebook more often than myspace these days. FIND ME! ....OR go to my blog at www.listentojudy.com........ ....OR buy my stuff at judythejazzcat.etsy.com.... OR email me at ..judyvalencerina@gmail.com.... Judy Valencerina, raised in Oxnard, CA is a Filipino American singer-songwriter, now based in the OC. She has been playing piano since the age of 5. Hip chord progressions and intricate rhythmic devices can be heard on her debut EP, Turn It Around, which is now being sold at local LA and OC shows and will soon be available online. She is currently working on her next project, All at Once, a collection of love songs that she proudly hails as "happier tunes from a happier place" compared to her previous writing that was largely fueled by heartache and break-ups. .... Judy's music has been likened to that of Ben Folds, Carole King, and Fiona Apple. Her songs have a similar jazzy-soul feel and progression to them. However, Valencerina's influences also trace back to her high school days of marching band. (Her song “Crumble” seemingly incorporates a strong oom-pah beat, cleverly stringed together with an old time tin-pan-alley feel.) In this respect, she is more of a “throwback” artist. .... Comparisons to her jazz pianist/singer-songwriter predecessor, Norah Jones, are inevitable. However, Judy's sound is arguably more groove-based, pop-friendly, yet substantial – both lyrically and musically. Her vocal abilities also stand out. As evidenced by such tracks as “Halfway” and “Not Tonight”, they are sweet and soothing one minute, yet fiery and powerful the next. .... Throughout college, she rediscovered her passion for playing in ensembles and turned her focus to the study of both percussion and jazz. During this time, Judy played as a background and front musician in orchestras, chamber groups, choirs and small combos. Her songwriting began in her early 20's for other bands and singers, then eventually for herself. After a few years of open mics, booking other artists as well as herself in the Ventura County area, and working as a graphic designer, she is now in the OC, back on track, ready to share her new songs with a wider audience..... ........
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  • 2 years ago
  • facebook.com/FOLLOWCHRI…

    hey lady!!! how r u?  do you ever still do shows up in oxnard?

    2 years ago
  • 2 years ago
  • Sal and Isela

    We miss Miss Judy V and those fun nights at the Experimental Cafe.  

    Your friends,
    Sal and Isela 
     

    2 years ago
  • the clouds

    wooo!

    2 years ago
  • Chad Long Music - Hope …

    What up?!? How's your monday going? Just wanted to let you know some new fundraisers for the orphans: Get all my music for $2 or donate more for Orphanage Emmanuel, download on iTunes, or get a shirt or hoody to raise awareness. Also I have a new Twitter and Facebook page:) Can't wait to hear from you. Write soon!



    2 years ago
  • Susan D.

    i love you Judy V. Eeeeep!!!! hi.

    2 years ago
  • dreamcolour

    you rule judy


    love,
    alex

    2 years ago
  • Alright Class

    you rule, judy v! thanks for the place to play, the place to crash, and the good times in general.

    2 years ago
  • the clouds

    you were in San Francisco!? so were we, we coulda met up.  oh well, pics show you having a good time without us.

    2 years ago
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Psst. I'm on facebook more often than myspace these days. FIND ME!

OR go to my blog at www.listentojudy.com

OR email me at judyvalencerina@gmail.com



Judy Valencerina, raised in Oxnard, CA is a Filipino American singer-songwriter, now based in the OC. She has been playing piano since the age of 5. Hip chord progressions and intricate rhythmic devices can be heard on her debut EP, Turn It Around, which is now being sold at local LA and OC shows and will soon be available online. She is currently working on her next project, All at Once, a collection of love songs that she proudly hails as "happier tunes from a happier place" compared to her previous writing that was largely fueled by heartache and break-ups.

Judy's music has been likened to that of Ben Folds, Carole King, and Fiona Apple. Her songs have a similar jazzy-soul feel and progression to them. However, Valencerina's influences also trace back to her high school days of marching band. (Her song “Crumble” seemingly incorporates a strong oom-pah beat, cleverly stringed together with an old time tin-pan-alley feel.) In this respect, she is more of a “throwback” artist.

Comparisons to her jazz pianist/singer-songwriter predecessor, Norah Jones, are inevitable. However, Judy's sound is arguably more groove-based, pop-friendly, yet substantial – both lyrically and musically. Her vocal abilities also stand out. As evidenced by such tracks as “Halfway” and “Not Tonight”, they are sweet and soothing one minute, yet fiery and powerful the next.

Throughout college, she rediscovered her passion for playing in ensembles and turned her focus to the study of both percussion and jazz. During this time, Judy played as a background and front musician in orchestras, chamber groups, choirs and small combos. Her songwriting began in her early 20's for other bands and singers, then eventually for herself. After a few years of open mics, booking other artists as well as herself in the Ventura County area, and working as a graphic designer, she is now in the OC, back on track, ready to share her new songs with a wider audience.



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