Powerhouse recording artist VALERIE GHENT is a New York singer, songwriter, producer, keyboard phenomenon who 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. Valerie has released 5 solo albums and a smash #1 hit song Love Enough for a Lifetime. Her sexy soul remake Supernatural Thing was followed by Velours, launching hit song/video, New York City Streets, hailed by critics as a “New Anthem for NYC”. Longtime keyboardist/vocalist/engineer with R&B royalty Ashford & Simpson for over two decades, Valerie toured with Debbie Harry (Blondie), and recorded/performed with world-class artists including Dr. Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Sir Cliff Richard, Roberta Flack, Iggy Pop & Billy Preston. Valerie tours and records in France, releasing The French Sessions and single “Feelin Alright” hit #1 on Jazz Radio France. “Ghent sings from the guts. Her contralto rises with the smooth momentum of something out of NASA”- Woman About Town"Valerie Ghent - La Dame de New York, a rising star in jazz" -Le Marseillaise “Ghent, herself, is a vocal phenomenon…she has the professionalism and rippling, effervescent energy of a top pop/rock star" -NY Cabaret Today