JUDY CARMICHAEL
Genres: Stride Piano, Classic (1920s) Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Swing • United States

Grammy nominated pianist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing.  Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride”, acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style. Judy’s newly released CD “Come and Get It” features her singing debut on everything from Peggy Lee inspired standards, to humorous takes on Fats Waller tunes. A native of California, Judy Carmichael moved to New York in the early 80’s and has maintained a busy concert schedule throughout the world ever since.  She has toured for the United States Information Agency throughout India, Portugal, Brazil and Singapore.  In 1992 Ms. Carmichael was the first jazz musician sponsored by the United States Government to tour China. The musician that critics have referred to as “astounding, flawless and captivating”  (The New York Times)  has played in a variety of venues from read more...