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Juliet Kelly

one of the UK's finest female jazz stars -JAZZWISE

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BIOGRAPHY
Hotly tipped by critics in 2003 as "one to watch", Juliet's debut album, Aphrodite's Child (33 Records) attracted widespread critical acclaim from jazz professionals both in her native UK and in the US as well as enthusiastic responses from audiences on her recent UK tours. Her songwriting has also been widely praised and she took honours in the jazz category of the 2004 International Songwriting Competition (judged by Brandford Marsalis).


Juliet's second album, Delicious Chemistry, released at the end of 2005 is a collection of her disinctive and unique songs that further showcase her talent for writing laid-back accessible jazz with their subtle grooves, lilting melodies and simple but quirky harmonies. Described by Jazzwise Magazine as exceptionally beautiful, Delicious Chemistry includes guest appearances from Courtney Pine, Omar Puente, Byron Wallen, Kate Williams and Roger Beaujolais and further cements her place as one of the most original jazz singers and songwriters on the UK scene. 2007 saw demand for her accessible jazz spread overseas and led to sell-out shows in Germany, Greece and Russia. She is currently working on her 3rd album - a mix of original material and her own take on some well known covers.
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Member Since: 9/19/2005
Band Website: julietkelly.com
Band Members: Juliet Kelly - vocals
Carl Orr - guitar
Tom Barlow - bass
Seb Rochford - drums
Kate Williams - piano (on Parallel Universe)
Mike Gorman - Piano (on Love Can Change Your Life, I Loves You Porgy & Aphrodite's Child)
Byron Wallen - trumpet (on Secret)
Tony Kofi - sax (on Aphrodite's Child)
Influences: Anita Baker, Sade, Annie Lennox, Sting, Soul II Soul, Courtney Pine, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Betty Carter, Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Shirley Horn, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln, Sheila Jordan, Cassandra Wilson, Portishead, Morcheeba, Massive Attack, Groove Armada, Damien Rice, Amy Winehouse, Madeleine Peyroux, Michael Jackson, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Horace Silver...
Sounds Like:
"Kelly's songwriting explores inner visions and outer appearances through some exceptionally beautiful musical journeys." JAZZWISE
"...restrained instrumentation, intelligent arrangement and superbly controlled vocals... Like most long-loved albums Delicious Chemistry demands repeated listening... you'll want to play it to everyone you know." BBC MUSIC
"A young Londoner with film star looks, Juliet Kelly serves up a good first recording that begs for listening by adherents of jazz and pop-jazz." DOWNBEAT
"Delicious Chemistry is one of the most innovative, personal and moving jazz records I have heard in ages." JAZZ NOT JAZZ
"Its a cliche to talk of an assured debut, but Ms Kelly demonstrates frightening maturity, writing, producing and performing as if shed been doing it for years." RONNIE SCOTT'S MAGAZINE
"Wonderful soulful, velvet-voiced singer... heartfelt and funky original material" TIME OUT
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

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The Real Me...

All that professional official biog stuff is all well and good but really I'm just a shoe and handbag-loving shopaholic who adores bright sunny days, scoffing champagne chocolate truffl...
Posted by Juliet Kelly on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 12:36:00 PST