Jazz Articles about Julie Lavender

Julie Lavender: Never Felt the Sun

by Jim Santella
May 19, 2005

The New Age music that Julie Lavender surrounds herself with carries an emotional appeal through its simple pleasures and relaxed composure. Classical music and folk music in a contemporary setting give the singer vast opportunities for exploring the contemplative universe.

Trained as a classical guitarist, Lavender owns a solid musical background to support her ideas. She employs a variety of auras, from mainstream jazz to Broadway, smooth jazz, and telltale folk singing.

“Tin Man," an original ...