Janey Clewer, a classically trained pianist since the age of five, is an accomplished singer-songwriter. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelors of Music in Voice, from Indiana University’s Jacobs School Of Music.
There she studied with Grammy-award-winning, renowned Metropolitan Opera soprano, Eileen Farrell, as well as renowned operatic bass, Nicola Rossi-Lemeni. In her time at I.U. she also sang jazz standards alongside pianist Joey Singer: serving as the opening act for Mercer Ellington with the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra.
Shortly after graduating and moving to New York City, she started touring internationally with superstar Julio Iglesias. Janey was his duet partner and background-singer for nine years. After her first year of touring with Julio, Janey relocated to Los Angeles, California where she began her career as a session singer. On and off camera, she worked on countless films, television shows, commercials and record sessions.
Janey has had the honor of recording and/or performing with many stars, including: Ray Charles, Sir Elton John, Luther Vandross, Harry Connick Jr., Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis, Olivia Newton-John, Julio Iglesias, Patti LaBelle, Peter Cetera, Paul Anka, Isaac Hayes, Rick James, Chaka Kahn, Cher, George Benson, Bill Champlin, Michael Bolton, Michael Sembello, Kenny G, Waylon, Don Shelton, Vanessa Williams, Nick Lachey, Thelma Houston, Kenny Loggins, Lara Fabian, Alvin Chea, Ruggero Robin, and Mel Tormé, as well as worked with producers David Foster, Trevor Horn, Tommy LaPuma, Rod Temperton, and Michel Colombier.
Janey’s body of work as singer-songwriter is prolific. She has written, produced, arranged and mixed twelve CDs, released both nationally and internationally.
Her albums feature renowned artists and musicians like Eric Carmen, Richard Marx, Peter Cetera, Randy Waldman, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bruce Gaitsch, Michael Sembello, Dave Boruff, John Patitucci, Patti LaBelle, Katey Sagal, Kenny G., Glenn Medeiros, Joey Singer, and the Jets.
In addition, Janey’s original songs have been recorded by various artists, including: Patti LaBelle, Sarah Brightman, Olivia Newton-John, Eric Carmen, Lara Fabian, Jay Graydon, Wendy Moten, Kenny G. and Richard Marx.
From 2008 – 2014, Janey was the featured duet partner and choir director for George Benson’s Nat King Cole Tribute Concerts, which toured internationally with full orchestra.
In May of 2009, Janey, Michael Sembello, and Bruce Gaitsch formed a group called The Bossa Nova Hotel and released the album “Moon Island,” with EMI-Japan. A woman of many talents, Janey not only played keyboards and sang on every song, but she also arranged, recorded, and mixed the entire album herself.
“Moon Island” won Best-Engineered Pop CD in Japan in December of 2009. In 2012, the Bossa Nova Hotel’s cover of “A Day In The Life Of A Fool” became the theme song for the popular Japanese TV show “LIFE,” and is still running today. In 2016 the Bossa Nova Hotel released their stunning version of Fragile as a balm for the troubled times we live in.
Starting with The Bossa Nova Hotel in 2010, Janey and her husband Bruce Gaitsch have performed regularly at The Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan. In 2012, Janey and Bruce began their own series of appearances, called “AOR Sessions (Volumes 1, 2 and 3)” each time with a special guest: such as renowned songwriter Randy Goodrum. Currently, Janey and Bruce are discussing with The Cotton Club who will be the next guest artist for Volume 4.
One of Janey’s most significant accomplishments occurred in 2013, when Lara Fabian released her critically acclaimed CD Le Secret. This album features fourteen songs co-written by Janey and Lara. Le Secret entered the French charts at #1 and is now available worldwide on iTunes and Amazon. Janey’s songs debuted in the U.S. at Carnegie Hall in New York City, December 27th, 2013, to a sold-out audience.
Janey released her twelfth CD, Beautifully Broken. Additionally, she has written and produced an instrumental album with the incredibly talented Bulgarian violinist Desislava Kondova. Janey continues to work with artists here and abroad. She is also developing her original musical for the stage.
More info at Janey Clewer´s official website.
Discography
Beautifully Broken
JC Records 2018
Tracks: He's the Moon in Spain, Never Enough, Drown, Liar Liar, Inseparable, Unreal, Soldiers in the Fight for Love, Are We out of Love, Lies and Secrets, Breathe and Let Go & Beautifully Broken.
Musicians on the Beautiful Broken album: Janey Clewer and others.
Love
Vivid Sound 2012
Tracks: Love (new release), Fallin’ In Love, Won't Go Back, Two Shooting Stars, Can't Let You Go With My Heart, Impossible (new release), Call Me Romantic, God's Perfect Plan, Only Time Will Tell, Forever Valentines, Exposed, Lovers Are Never, The Last Words You Said (new release) & Bonus track: If Only For Tonight (new release – for Japan only).
Musicians on the Love album: Janey Clewer and others.
Fallen For Brazil
Vivid Sound 2012
Tracks: Samba Sky, Paparazzi, One At Heart, Ooh Ooh, I Should Let Go, The Summer Wind, Too Good To Be Real, Picture This, This Masquearade, Make Her Mine, Shangri-la, Fallen For Brazil & Coup De Grace.
Musicians on the Fallen For Brazil album: Janey Clewer, Bruce Gaitsch, John Patitucci, David Davidson, David Angel, Monisa Angel, John Catchings, Dave Boruff, Alex Poston, Nick Newman, Michael Sembello, Marc Jordan & Brazil man.
Moon Island
EMI Music 2009
Tracks: It's All In The Game, After The Love Is Gone, Maniac, A Day In The Life Of A Fool, Tainted Love, Lovin' You, Let's Groove, Feelin' Alright, La Isla Bonita, Inside My Love, What You Won't Do For Love, That's The Way Of The World, Through A Child's Eyes & Lovin' You.
Musicians on the Moon Island album: Janey Clewer, Michael Sembello, Bruce Gaitsch and others.
Perfume
Cool Sound Records 2004
Tracks: Fool In Love, Perfume, She's In The Room, Cancel April, I Have A Thing For Sting, All's Not Fair In Love And War, Exposed, I Concentrate On You, I Had A Bad Dream, He Was With Me, It Does My Heart Good, Lovers Are Never Lost (bonus track) & I Don't Feel Beautiful (bonus track).
Musicians on the Perfume album: Janey Clewer, Randy Waldman, Vinnie Colaiuta, Ian Wallace, Bruce Gaitsch, George Hawkins, Dave Boruff & Neal Coomer.
Your Favorite Christmas CD
JC Records 2003
Tracks: I Can´t Forget, Christmas In The Air, Christmas In Jamaica, Message In The Music Ain´t No Time For Diets, `Twas Love, I´m Christmasing For You, I´m All Lit Up Like A Christmas Tree, What A Christmas Feeling, It Doesn´t Feel Like Christmas, Let´s Build A Snowman & Christmas From The Heart.
Musicians on the Your Favorite Christmas CD album: Janey Clewer & Randy Waldman.
One On One
Angelynn Records 2001
Tracks: Dawn, Cafe L'Amour (based on Paganini´s Caprice#20 for solo violin), Love Like No Other I've Known, Reflection, Janey's Theme, Promenade, The Longing, Blue Mountain, Beginning Ballet (based on Paganini´s Caprice#3 for solo violin), For Miya, A Little Prayer, Dusk & There Is A Quiet Place.
Musicians on the One On One album: Bruce Gaitsch, Janey Clewer, Randy Waldman, Sachi Patitucci, Ralph Morrison, Simon Oswell, Armen Ksajikian, Sachi McHenry, Dane Little, Pamela Sixfin, Juliann French, Christian Teal, David Davidson, Connie Heard, Pamela Sixfin, Mary Kathryn Vanosdale, Kristin Wilkinson, Jim Grosjean, John Catchings & Bob Mason.
Kiss By Kiss
Angelynn Music 1999
Tracks: Tell Me It's Not Over, Call Me Romantic, God's Perfect Plan, Without You I'd Be Lost, Catch and Kiss the Sun, Kiss by Kiss, Forever Valentines, Feels Like the Second Time Around, Can't Let You Go With My Heart. Only Time Will Tell & Kiss His Heart Goodbye.
Musicians on the Kiss By Kiss album: Janey Clewer, Bill Champlin, Eric Carmen, Randy Waldman, Bruce Gaitsch, Jay Graydon, George Hawkins Jr., John Patitucci, Billy Ward, Michael Fisher, Peter Cetera, Richard Marx, Kathy Chiavola, David Boruff, Marc Russo, John Catchings, Bob Mason, Robert Mason & The Vaughn's Gap Strings & Samantha Taylor Gaitsch.
When Stars Collide
Pioneer LDC 1997
Tracks: Without You I'd Be Lost, When Stars Collide, You Still Haunt Me, Heaven Knows, Forever Valentines, Someone Else's Life, Wishing You Were Here, I'll Always Remember You, For Miya, Make It Last Forever, God Save the Children & Senza Te.
Musicians on the When Stars Collide album: Janey Clewer, Bruce Gaitsch, Dave Boruff, Randy Waldman, Jim Beard, Billy Ward, Randy Howard, The Vaughn's Gap Strings, Tamara Champlin, George Hawkins, Ronna Reeves, Kathy Chiavola, Teri Serletic, Randy Howard, Samantha Gaitsch, Bruce Gaitsch.
Call Me Romantic
Thoughtscape 1997
Tracks: Call Me Romantic, God's Perfect Plan, Kiss by Kiss, I Married An Angel, Other Side of Blue, Nina, The Willow Weeps, Feels Like The Second Time Around, Ignorance Breeds Prejudice, Only Time Will Tell & Kiss His Heart Goodbye.
Musicians on the Call Me Romantic album: Janey Clewer, Bruce Gaitsch, Jay Graydon, Marc Russo, Dave Boruff, Randy Waldman, Peter Cetera, Kathy Ciavola, Teri Serletic, Dalia Garcia, Tommy Funderburk, George Hawkins, Billy Ward, John Patitucci, Randy Howard, Sachi Patitucci & The Vaughn's Gap Strings (Christian Teal, Juliann French, David Davidson, Mary Kathryn Vanosdale, Pamela Sixfin, Kristin Wilinson, Jim Grosjean, Robert Mason, Anthony La Marchina).
Call Me Romantic
Pioneer LDC 1996
Tracks: Call Me Romantic, God's Perfect Plan, Kiss by Kiss, I Married An Angel, Other Side of Blue, Nina, The Willow Weeps, Feels Like The Second Time Around, Ignorance Breeds Prejudice, Only Time Will Tell & Kiss His Heart Goodbye.
Musicians on the Call Me Romantic album: Janey Clewer, Bruce Gaitsch, Jay Graydon, Marc Russo, Dave Boruff, Randy Waldman, Peter Cetera, Kathy Ciavola, Teri Serletic, Dalia Garcia, Tommy Funderburk, George Hawkins, Billy Ward, John Patitucci, Randy Howard, Sachi Patitucci & The Vaughn's Gap Strings (Christian Teal, Juliann French, David Davidson, Mary Kathryn Vanosdale, Pamela Sixfin, Kristin Wilinson, Jim Grosjean, Robert Mason, Anthony La Marchina).
Janey
Westcoast Records 1996
Tracks: Tell Me It’s Not Over, Won’t Go Back, Falling in Love, Can’t Let You Go With My Heart, Two Shooting Stars, Love Like No Other I’ve Known Scent of A Woman, I’m Losing You, Catch And Kiss The Sun, Even If You Walk Away & There Is A Quiet Place.
Musicians on the Janey album: Janey Clewer, Bruce Gaitsch, Dave Boruff, Randy Waldman, Bill Champlin, Richard Marx, Marc Jordan & Michael Fisher.
Janey Clewer
Pioneer LDC 1995
Tracks: Tell Me It's Not Over, Won't Go Back, Falling in Love, Can't Let You Go With My Heart, Two Shooting Stars, Love Like No Other I've Known Scent of A Woman, I'm Losing You, Catch And Kiss The Sun, Even If You Walk Away & There Is A Quiet Place.
Musicians on the Janey album: Janey Clewer, Bruce Gaitsch, Dave Boruff, Randy Waldman, Bill Champlin, Richard Marx, Marc Jordan & Michael Fisher.