Jazz Articles about Juliet Kelly

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Juliet Kelly: Spellbound Stories

by Bruce Lindsay
June 27, 2015

Eleven songs, all inspired by favorite novels, form Spellbound Stories, vocalist and songwriter Juliet Kelly's fourth album. It's a stylistically disparate collection, centered on Kelly's light and welcoming vocal. Exactly which novels gave Kelly her inspiration isn't made clear by the songs (except for one) or the CD notes, so the literary listener might enjoy a game of “What Book?." Kelly's website does give the game away, though, for those who might rather enjoy these songs as they ...

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Juliet Kelly: Delicious Chemistry

by Jim Santella
December 2, 2005

Contemporary jazz vocalist Juliet Kelly remains accessible in her quest to interpret original material that members from all factions of the jazz world can enjoy. Convincing in her interpretations, yet laid-back with a comfortable groove, she delivers each original song with subtle passion.

The extensive range of Kelly's contralto voice lets her reach out with open arms and a genuine, heartfelt demeanor. She surrounds herself with a fine band of like-minded jazz artists who deliver original concepts on ...

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Juliet Kelly: Aphrodite

by J. Robert Bragonier
January 13, 2004

Juliet Kelly was an unlikely prospect for jazz singer and composer. She was raised in London in a strict, religious household where only music of a specifically religious nature was allowed! She knew nothing about jazz, and she had never sung in public. Studying for a degree in economics, she enrolled in an a cappella jazz vocal class at a local music workshop.

Thus serendipitously did she discover her talent for singing and her love of jazz. ...