Valerie Troutt

"This age of American Idol and Disney-approved singers has no room for a big, brassy woman who takes no shit and can really belt one out. From Big Mama Thornton to Etta James all the way to Patti Labelle, every generation has had one but ours. It's like when Chuck D asked all those years ago, "Who stole the soul?" Thank goddess for Valerie Troutt and the Fear Of a Fat Planet Crew. Mentored by jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, Troutt approaches R&B standards, house grooves, and her original socially conscious jazz and soul compositions with the verve of the missing masters." (D. Scot Miller)



Prepare for a future ALBUM UPDATES



Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the "Prepare for a future ALBUM FUND". As of 8/27/2010 I released my Debut EP "Prepare for a future". This recording was made at Valentinos studio."Reclaim Music" located Berkeley,California and mixed in NY,NY at the Rufftone Studio in Brooklyn,NY



We still have a ways to go.Look forward to more music in the Spring 2011



Valerie Troutt, a remarkable singer-songwriter, fuses, gospel, soul, world, folk and electronica in her unique approach to jazz and original compositions. Her ability as a jazz vocalist and soul composer has inspired the hearts of many listeners.



Valerie Troutt is one of few young modern singers creating stylistic change in the Vocal Jazz Tradition. Some of her accomplishments include touring as a member of Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, being a resident artist at the Red Poppy Art House of San Francisco, and performing at the 2009 "Best of the East Bay Festival". Valerie is currently singing with "The Reclaim Music All Star Band" featuring Valentino, Howard Wiley, Kito Gamble and Dana Stephens. She is the director of the DivintyVoice music & art series at New Community Fellowship Church in Oakland, California which presents monthly community events such as "The Shepeople's" all female artists showcase.



Earning her BFA in Jazz studies at the New School University in New York. This Oakland, California girl has established herself as a consummate composer with soul tinged songs that are dynamic and noteworthy. Her songs are energetic yet heartfelt offering a taste of expression and freedom crossing many musical genres. Her ability to create an astonishing repertoire of diverse songs will make her one of the important singer-songwriters of the 21st century. Dianne Reeves comments on her first musical encounter of Valerie stating, "Valerie is energetic, spontaneous and ready." Valerie Troutt is certainly a fearless force to watch for in the years to come.



I Valerie Troutt am using myspace as a venue and networking tool. I'll also be teaching Private & Group vocal lessons. If you'd like to participate send me a message or email me at valvoice@gmail.com



Blessings,

Valerie