Judy Marshak

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Over the years, Judy Marshak has gained respect and admiration in many facets of the entertainment industry - theatre, television, film, radio, voiceover, and music. However, the release of her first solo CD, "A Matter of Time", is perhaps the most gratifying and exciting project to date. Long known as a "singer's singer", Judy's rich, pitch perfect voice has graced jazz clubs and concert halls across the country. Her highly praised cabaret shows, jazz vocal trios, musical theatre roles, and various recording scenarios have kept Judy constantly involved in the music world, but turning points in her personal life stimulated a growing passion to write songs, and the desire to record these songs lead her to esteemed jazz artist John Alcorn to be producer/collaborator/arranger on this journey. Their partnership has resulted in what Judy feels is the pinnacle of her career to date - an album of soulful, sometimes whimsical, sexy, grooving, feel good music, with lyrics that reflect love and loss and coming of age. Long hailed as a gifted song interpreter, critics and fans are now applauding her as a songwriter too. Having assembled some of Canada's top notch jazz musicians and technicians, the album's sound is lush and layered. Add Judy's unique vocal style - a subtle blend of innocence and soul - and you have an intimate and heartfelt CD that we promise will make you smile more than once. JAZZ.FM91 included "A Matter of Time" in their list of the Best and Brightest New Releases of 2009. It is currently featured on the regular play lists at JazzFM91, CBC Radio, CHRY105.5FM, 88.1FM, CIUT89.5FM, WOSR-Radio, iRadioLA-Indie104, and many other live streaming internet stations.

Awards

Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues recently awarded her song, "Broken Radio", as Outstanding Winner of the last Quarterly Songwars Songwriting Competition, judged by an all-star cast of musicians and songwriters.

"Broken Radio" also won first place in the Jazz Category of the 2009 West Coast Songwriters International Song Contest.

The title song, "A Matter of Time", won First place in the Front and Centre Songwriting Competition at The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

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SELECTED PRESS for Judy Marshak and "A Matter of Time"

"..at long last, veteran showstopper Judy Marshak has finally released her first album, A Matter Of Time, and as expected, it’s a musical bonbon to savour. Marshak brings a unique interpretation to tunes by Harold Arlen, Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman, but the real revelation is the calibre of her lyrical collaborations with John Alcorn, including the title track (not to be confused with the John Kander-Fred Ebb song created for the 1976 Minnelli film of the same name.) Add such top-of-the-heap musicians as Rob Piltch, Marc Rogers, Denis Keldie, Guido Basso and Davide Direnzo, and your ears will thank you for listening" GEORGE ANTHONY - CBC

SELECTED PRESS for Judy Marshak and "A Matter of Time"

"Before the first song, Broken Radio, had faded into a cover of Stephen Bishop’s On and On, I found myself getting that telling little rush that suggests I’ll be listening to this record a lot.....It’s a warm, intimate, dare I say cozy record that disarms, charms and delights you. There are moments of sweetness and longing. There are moments of lightness. There are moments of sensuality. There are just so many good things happening here.......The material is great and the arrangements are wonderful and lush but not overpowering. The key selling point, though, remains Marshak’s voice.....Find a fireplace, find a nice bottle of wine and find this record." DOUG GALLANT - THE GUARDIAN, PEI

On New Year's Day, the thirteen hosts from JAZZ.FM91 presented their picks of the best and brightest of 2009, each naming their favourite recording of the year. Among the 13 selections, Heather Bambrick's choice was Judy Marshak's recent release, "A Matter of Time". JAZZ.FM91's "BEST of 2009" BROADCAST

"Judy Marshak is an absolute marvel. She has long been revered as a theatrical treasure, but now she has produced (with the remarkable guidance of John Alcorn) a CD which adds an entire new dimension to her talent. The ease and originality with which she moves through a myriad of styles is nothing short of astonishing, and the fact that all but four of the songs are original material from her own pen (in collaboration with John) is an added delight. This CD is a gift to all of us from a beautiful, magnetic songstress who reaches for the stars and grabs them with exquisite mastery. She has surrounded herself with marvellous musicians, and the combination is mermerizing. I am in awe." DAVID WARRACK - composer/director/producer

"Judy Marshak has been one of our best musical theatre performers for a long time, but she usually gets to play the funny card. This selection of songs is a wonderful surprise on many fronts. Not only is it slyly sexy and often touching, but it also introduces us to Marshak the songwriter, working in collaboration with the talented John Alcorn. The whole enterprise is tasty as well as tasteful, exuding the very best of the old-fashioned cabaret sensibility." RICHARD OUZOUNIAN - THE TORONTO STAR - article titled "Eight Singular Sensations", highlighting Richard's 8 picks of the year for the Broadway crowd

"I have known Judy Marshak for a number of years as a peerless musical theatre performer as well as a joyous interpreter of vintage jazz. I am delighted to see that she has blossomed into a masterful singer-songwriter, by turns witty, pensive and heartrending. Her new CD, which demonstrates all of her bountiful gifts, is simply wonderful." ROBERT MISSEN - Director, The Bobolink Agency

"Listening to "A Matter of Time" is time well spent. Makes ya dance. Makes ya sing. Makes ya happy!" BARBARA BUDD - CBC Radio Host of "As It Happens"

"The recording is fabulous! It's locked into the drive of my car....gets better with every listen..." SANDY CRAWLEY - Exec. Director of Documentary Org. of Canada, actor/musician

"This is one terrific efffort. I thoroughly enjoyed A Matter of Time from beginning to end. Marshak's voice is right on the money. Backed by a classy group of musicians and produced by John Alcorn, a man who knows how to put the pieces together, we have a winning combination all round. You won't go wrong by adding A Matter of Time' to your collection.” ROB FOGLE

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