Judi has been singing since the age of four, and began her professional career in 1983. Starting with Folk/Country, Musical Theater, and Opera, Judi has explored Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Gospel, and now tackles just about any style – “good songs are just that – no need to choose one style over the other.”
In 1987, Judi moved to the Twin Cities and has developed long term musical relationships with many of the Twin Cities finest: Lori Dokken, “The Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra”, “St. Croix Jazz Orchestra”, “JazzMN Big Band”, “The Girls”, and her own “Judi, Cliff ‘n’ Daves”.
In 1997, Judi began working with singer extraordinaire Bobby McFerrin, and joined his a cappella group “Voicestra” in 2001. Currently Judi is touring with Bobby in his 5 piece a cappella group “Gimme5”.
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“The incredible thing about Judi is that no matter what style she happens to be singing, it sounds as though she doesn’t do anything else”…Rick Carlson – Pianist
Joey Blake, David Worm, Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, and Judi Vinar are “Gimme5”
Photo by David Dzubinski
"The Wolverines Jazz Orchestra" in 2009 “Sink Or Swing” CD with Judi and Wolverines Quartet available on ITunes. Search Music Jazz Judi Donaghy
Collaborators and dearest friends since 1989; Lori Dokken and Judi still sing and teach together regularly. Consider taking the Tuesday Vocal Workshop!