Vocalist
If variety is the spice of life, call her “Curry”. Surrounded by a family
of 9 with differing musical tastes, Judi grew up singing everything
from Julie Andrews to Blood Sweat and Tears. During college the
days were filled with Duparc and the nights were filled with Doobies
(the band.)
By the mid-90’s Judi was singing Swing on Wednesdays, Folk on
Fridays, R&B on Saturdays, Cabaret on Mondays, and Gospel on
Sunday. “ The incredible thing about Judi is that no matter what style
she happens to be singing, it sounds as though she doesn’t do
anything else.” (Rick Carlson, Skyway News, 1997)
Judi met her vocal hero, Bobby McFerrin in 1997, and worked for
Bobby during a writing project for 1 year. In 2001 Bobby hired her to
join his 12 member a cappela group “Voicestra.” After 7 years, 4
European tours and 3 USA, she looks forward to the next
opportunity to “sang with the Stra’s.” Click here for a Youtube treat!
http://www.youtube.com/user/mcnallysmith
Over the years, one-time gigs with such greats as Yo Yo Ma, Janis
Siegel, Marilyn McCoo, and Carole King made for good diary days.
At home in the Twin Cities, Judi works regularly with The Wolverines
Classic Jazz Orchestra, JazzMN Big Band, The Girls, Urbanstride, St.
Croix Jazz Orchestra, and her own acoustic ensemble, Judi, Cliff ‘n’
Daves. She also does Cabaret with Lori Dokken, where you can
hear anything from Grace Slick to Puccini in one setting. She is the
associate music director/choir director for Unity Christ Church in
Golden Valley.
If variety is the spice of life, call her “Curry”. Surrounded by a family
of 9 with differing musical tastes, Judi grew up singing everything
from Julie Andrews to Blood Sweat and Tears. During college the
days were filled with Duparc and the nights were filled with Doobies
(the band.)
By the mid-90’s Judi was singing Swing on Wednesdays, Folk on
Fridays, R&B on Saturdays, Cabaret on Mondays, and Gospel on
Sunday. “ The incredible thing about Judi is that no matter what style
she happens to be singing, it sounds as though she doesn’t do
anything else.” (Rick Carlson, Skyway News, 1997)
Judi met her vocal hero, Bobby McFerrin in 1997, and worked for
Bobby during a writing project for 1 year. In 2001 Bobby hired her to
join his 12 member a cappela group “Voicestra.” After 7 years, 4
European tours and 3 USA, she looks forward to the next
opportunity to “sang with the Stra’s.” Click here for a Youtube treat!
http://www.youtube.com/user/mcnallysmith
Over the years, one-time gigs with such greats as Yo Yo Ma, Janis
Siegel, Marilyn McCoo, and Carole King made for good diary days.
At home in the Twin Cities, Judi works regularly with The Wolverines
Classic Jazz Orchestra, JazzMN Big Band, The Girls, Urbanstride, St.
Croix Jazz Orchestra, and her own acoustic ensemble, Judi, Cliff ‘n’
Daves. She also does Cabaret with Lori Dokken, where you can
hear anything from Grace Slick to Puccini in one setting. She is the
associate music director/choir director for Unity Christ Church in
Golden Valley.
Judi Donaghy
...live, love, sing