NYC recording artist, Valerie Ghent releases electrifying re-make of “Feelin’ Alright”, 50 years after the song’s original release by the British rock band, Traffic. See Valerie perform at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar on Oct 2, and Oct 9, 2018

An electrifying remake of the soul-blues classic written by Dave Mason and made famous by Joe Cocker, Valerie delivers a strikingly powerful performance, heralding a band of world-class musicians recorded in New York City and France. In her full, live production complete with rock solid rhythm section, sizzling horns, a blazing piano solo and gospel-soul backing vocals, Ghent brings her multi-faceted talents (vocals, piano, organ, production, engineering & arranging) shaped by 20+ years working with music luminaries Ashford & Simpson, Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, Debbie Harry & Billy Preston to the forefront.

“We’re thrilled to release our version of Feelin Alright in 2018,” Valerie says, “Feelin’ Alright is a timeless song, with a universal feeling everyone can relate to. Even though it was first released fifty years ago, to me the lyrics take on even more relevance today. Plus it’s such a fun song to play live! We had a blast putting our own NYC spin on it, while honoring the power of Joe Cocker’s version. We’ve been closing every show with Feelin Alright and audiences on both sides of the Atlantic love it. We salute you Dave Mason, and Joe Cocker, thank you both for bringing Feelin’ Alright into the world and giving us such a great song to sing.”

Feelin’ Alright features stellar performances from Valerie on piano and vocals, and top musicians you have heard on countless R+B hits including Luther Vandross/Ashford & Simpson bassist Tinkr Barfield, Average White Band drummer Rocky Bryant, Blues Hall of Fame pianist Dave Keyes, world-renowned percussionist Bashiri Johnson, Roberta Flack backing vocalists Dennis Collins, Keith Fluitt and Toto’s John James. Add to the mix a blazing horn section from Paris, Blues’Up organist Pierre Sibille, renowned French guitarist Jérôme Buigues, and Feelin’ Alright is ready to light up the world again in 2018! Available April 27 on iTunes, amazon and all streaming platforms.

Listen to “Feelin’ Alright” on Jazz Radio France!: http://www.jazzradio.fr/news/musique/35095/valerie-ghent-un-nouveau-single

Listen to “Feelin’ Alright” on on SoundCloud!:

Valerie Ghent
at Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin but the Blues”
Tuesdays
Oct 2 and Oct 9 at 8PM

Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar
254 W. 72nd Street
NYC 10023
Reservations: 212.579.0222

More info at: http://valghent.com/valerie-ghent-at-nick-ashfords-nuttin-but-the-blues-2/

Powerhouse recording artist VALERIE GHENT is a New York singer, songwriter, keyboard phenomenon who regularly 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, Valerie weaves together blues, soul, R+B, jazz and pop. With her stunning 3 1/2 octave range, listeners are treated to soulful, romantic, highly melodic music rendered with passion, undeniable skill and a mighty heart.

It’s no surprise Valerie has toured with music legends Ashford & Simpson and Debbie Harry, and performed/recorded with artists as diverse as Dr. Maya Angelou, Billy Preston, Nina Simone, Roberta Flack and Defunkt. In addition to her newest single, Feelin’ Alright (2018), Valerie has produced five albums, including Day to Day Dream, which launched her #1 hit song on iHeart Radio, Love Enough for a Lifetime. Her album Velours, recorded in NYC and France, was named Soul Tracks Top 50 Albums of 2016, plus 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 growing popularity in Europe led to the release of The French Sessions (2017), her first album on a French label.

Music, video & more at valerieghent.com

“Ghent sings from the guts. Her contralto rises with the smooth momentum of something out of NASA.”- Woman About Town

“Ghent, herself, is a vocal phenomenon. She has the professionalism and rippling, effervescent energy of a top pop/rock star.” – NY Cabaret Today