By Dave Doyle. Over Christmas, I bought myself a new car. Well, nearly new—enough that I drive it everywhere like a partially-sighted senior, terrified of even the lightest contact with anything but fresh air. To help avoid any paintwork-punishing incidents, I’ve switched up my driving music: nu metal, classic jungle, and hot jazz are out; city pop, vaporwave, and sweet swing are in. Tempos faster than 120 bpm are banned from the in-car MP3 player, as are tracks featuring drum machines or Gene Krupa…
When Judy Whitmore was a child, she liked to sit with a globe and imagine what it would be like to visit far off countries. The idea of seeing new vistas and interacting with different cultures filled her with a sense of wonder. That yearning for adventure has stayed with Whitmore her entire life, and now the vocalist is releasing her fourth album, “Come Fly With Me,” a musical journey around the world.
Towards the end of my enthusiastic review of Judy Whitmore’s classic styled, Hollywood glamour filled 2022 album Isn’t It Romantic?, I mentioned the fact that she had been a licensed commercial pilot for years and was even writing a bestselling novel about her passion titled Come Fly With Me. I then added: “Sounds like a song that could go on her next album!”
Vocalist, pilot, and best-selling author Judy Whitmore introduces her rendition of “Come Fly With Me,” the title track from her upcoming album, slated for release in 2024.
Gorgeous vocal delivery… Judy Whitmore is clearly having a good time.
Whitmore is pitch perfect… a captivating session. Whitmore´s vocals just bubble along.
She really can sing! A choice selection of covers that have probably been done by everyone from Bing to Sting (well maybe not Sting but as it rhymes with Bing …) and it has to be said, Judy loses nothing by comparison. Composer Alec Wilder, who knew a thing or two about these matters, called Isn´t it Romantic “A perfect song” and Judy Whitmore does nothing to prove him wrong!
A stunning, majestic and just all round magically shimmering new album… a free-flowing sound imbued with improvisational spirit and exploratory musicianship of jazz – a feat Judy Whitmore achieves with both dazzling ingenuity and extraordinary grace.
Whether she´s swinging fancifully with some of SoCal´s top jazz musicians or inviting us to experience a deeper intimacy with her richly emotional renderings some of the Great American Songbook´s most beautiful ballads, Judy Whitmore´s approach to her debut album Isn´t it Romantic has a unique sense of classic and glamorous Hollywood cool about it.
A music video for “I Remember You” was also released.
Judy Withmore´s isn´t It Romantic is a jewel, as is she. The album and the singer deserve widespread attention and admiration.
Certain vocalists have the innate ability to serenade their listeners in such a way that they are able to transcend time. Through pristine vocals and stunning arrangements, the ever-elegant vocalist Judy Whitmore does just that.
Multi-hyphen talent Judy Whitmore is serenading her way into our hearts yet again with the exclusive premiere of her cover of “Moonlight in Vermont”. Not only a spectacular vocalist, but Judy is also a pilot, best-selling author, psychologist, and theater producer. Expect more music fro1n Judy in 2021.
A renowned vocalist, pilot, best-selling author, psychologist, and theatre producer, Judy Whitmore recently found time to release her new al bum, the Arden House Music-released Can’t We Be Friends. As well as a passion for performing, Judy has a love of good food so we spoke with her recently to discuss sorne of her favourite foods and to gain sorne insight into sorne of her favourite food haunts in New York.
I tend to be a work-a-holic, so I can say, without a doubt, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to take a break! It’s gratifying to become absorbed in a project, especially if it’s one you love. But no matter how much satisfaction your current project is bringing you, it can’t compete with the importance of reading a story to your child, or cooking a meal for your friends and family, or doing some volunteer work at a local charity. Judy Whitmore heeds the call of the stage, the sky, and beyond. A renaissance woman, the renowned vocalist, pilot, best-selling author, psychologist, and theater producer recognizes the symmetry between her pursuits. She approaches each with style, sass, and spirit. That holds true on her full-length debut album, Can’t We Be Friends, where she dives headfirst into the Great American Songbook and re- imagines twelve staples with fearlessness, fire, and finesse.
Multi-hyphenate Judy Whitmore is a singer, theatrical producer, author and pilot. She also had a long career as a background vocalist and with Can’t We Be Friends (Arden House Music), Whitmore steps into the spotlight. Remaining faithful to her cabaret roots on this set of standards, which includes a few nice surprises, including Whitmore’s renditions of “The Lies of Handsome Men”, “Two for the Road” and “My Favorite Year”.
This year, plenty of folks have voiced a desire to return to better days, happier moments, and times filled with more connection. Though one new album can’t repair all the world’s woes, Can’t We Be Friends? from Los Angeles vocalist Judy Whitmore does take listeners back in time in its own way.
A full-length release of a dozen timeless songs carefully selected from the Great American Songbook, Whitmore’s musical selections might be a comforting reminder of a more formal and elegant musical era gone by. But, as for Whitmore herself, the debut singer is much more a reflection of an orientation toward the future rather than the past. Someone who can be deservingly bestowed with the descriptor of Renaissance woman, as much as anybody would likely celebrate and revel in the release of their first ever LP, Can’t We Be Friends? is actually just the latest memento of personal accomplishment in Whitmore’s extensive and widely varied resumé.
Vocalist, pilot, best-selling author, psychologist and theater producer Judy Whitmore has released a single/music video for “New York Medley” featuring American Songbook classics “How About You,” “Manhattan” and “Autumn in New York”.
Singer Judy Whitmore has released the music video for her debut single “My Favorite Year” where she uplifts Michele Brourman and Karen Gottlieb’s heartfelt classic over cinematic strings with a combination of tender intuition and dynamic delivery that takes you back to the memories of your first romance. Check out the first look on Playbill. A renowned vocalist, pilot, bestselling author, psychologist and theater producer, renaissance woman Judy Whitmore will release her fulllength debut album, Can’t We Be Friends, on November 18th, where she dives headfirst into the Great American Songbook and reimagines 12 staples with fearlessness, fire, and finesse. Coming full circle, she seized the moment and returned to Capitol Studios to cut Can’t We Be Friends alongside collaborators John Sawoski and Michael Patterson. Together, they’ve created a love letter to The Great American Songbook. featuring classics such as “It Had To Be You,” “S’Wonderful,” “Can’t We Be
Friends,” and many more.
Singer Judy Whitmore has released her new single and music video for “New York Medley” featuring American Songbook classics “How About You,” “Manhattan” and “Autumn in New York.” In the beautifully shot video featuring Billy Grubman, Judy’s brother, the upbeat visual showcases the duo embracing the hustle and bustle of New York City’s most scenic visuals. “New York Medley” is the second single off Judy’s full-length debut album Can’t We Be Friends, out November 18th, where she dives headfirst into the Great American Songbook and reimagines 12 staples with fearlessness, fire, and finesse. Recorded at Capitol Studios alongside collaborators John Sawoski and GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-winning composer Michael Patterson, together, they’ve created a love letter to the Great American Songbook featuring classics such as “It Had To Be You,” “S’Wonderful,” “Can’t We Be Friends,” and many more. “New York Medley” follows Judy’s lead single/video from the album for “My Favorite Year” where she uplifts Michele Brourman and Karen Gottlieb’s heartfelt classic over cinematic strings with a combination of tender intuition and dynamic delivery that takes you back to the memories of your first romance. Track listing for Can’t We Be Friends below.
Singer Judy Whitmore has released the music video for her debut single “My Favorite Year” where she uplifts Michele Brourman and Karen Gottlieb’s heartfelt classic over cinematic strings with a combination of tender intuition and dynamic delivery that takes you back to the memories of your first romance.
A renowned vocalist, pilot, best-selling author, psychologist and theater producer, renaissance woman Judy Whitmore will release her full-length debut album, Can’t We Be Friends, on November 18th, where she dives headfirst into the Great American Songbook and reimagines 12 staples with fearlessness, fire, and finesse. Coming full circle, she seized the moment and returned to Capitol Studios to cut Can’t We Be Friends alongside collaborators John Sawoski and GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-winning composer Michael Patterson. Together, they’ve created a love letter to The Great American Songbook, featuring classics such as “It Had To Be You,” “S’Wonderful,” “Can’t We Be Friends,” and many more.
Judith Whitmore had a lifelong dream, and she made that dream a reality Sunday night in Studio City. The evening was magical. Playing to a packed house, her first-ever solo performance was a hit. Whitmore did not disappoint; her voice was lovely, clear and strong as she chronicled her life story sprinkling it with songs
Last Saturday night Judy Whitmore and her brother Billy Grubman made their first appearance as a duo to a packed house in Studio City, and it was a smash. The siblings have many non-singing accomplishments in common. Both are commercial pilots, able to fly jets and even hot air balloons! Both are published authors. And both had a lifelong dream of being entertainers
Judith Whitmore has had more lives than a cat. As a child, she was certain she would be a singer. But when she married at 21 and had two kids right away, she devoted herself to being a mom and singing was put on the back burner
