Recording artist, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, arranger & recording engineer powerhouse Valerie Ghent is a tour de force of nonstop commitment to a life of music. In addition to her five albums and two singles, #1 hit songs on iHeart Radio and Jazz Radio France, Valerie’s artistry is shaped by 20+ years touring, performing and recording alongside music royalty Ashford & Simpson, Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, Debbie Harry, Billy Preston and many more.
A native New Yorker with a bluesy, funky piano style and a stunning 3 1/2 octave range, Valerie wows audiences with her emotive, evocative voice, piano chops to match, and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy.” An outstanding live performer, she weaves together an irresistible blend of blues, soul, R+B and jazz, touching hearts of fans around the world.
In addition to her newest single, Feelin’ Alright (2018), which hit #1 on Jazz Radio France, Valerie has released five albums, including Day to Day Dream, which launched a #1 hit song on iHeart Radio with Love Enough for a Lifetime, and was added nationwide on Sirius XM, national radio in Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the BBC and 100+ radio stations across the EU/UK/AU. Valerie’s 2016 album Velours, recorded in NYC and France, was named Soul Tracks Top 50 Albums of 2016. Velours hit #1 on West Coast Music Radio and launched the hit song and video, New York City Streets, hailed by critics as a “New Anthem for NYC”.
Valerie tours and records in France several times each year. Her popularity in Europe resulted in the release of The French Sessions (2017), her first album on a French label.
Learn more & hear music on Valerie’s website: http://valerieghent.com