Judy Spellman, Gospel and Jazz singer and performer at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Published: April 6, 2007, 6:27 a.m.

b'Judy Spellman is a local singer and the daughter of New Orleans musician Benny Spellman, who was best known for his hits, "Lipstick Traces" and "Fortune Teller". Judy, who will perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 5 and 6, first began singing in her church choir. Although Judy has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz Fest many times before, this year is special: she will perform with her own group, Judy Spellman and Company, on Sunday.'