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Julie Anne
Julie Anne is a vocal Jazz sensation.
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Julie Anne was inducted into the Tucson Musicians Museum Hall of Fame in 2019.
She released 2 CD's: The first was Hey, Daddy! which was #1 on indiecharts.com from its' release 10/15/2007!
Indie-Music.com has chosen Hey Daddy! as one of the Top 25 Indie Releases of 2007. Here's a link to the article:
http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6818
Cd Review:
Julie Anne
CHUCK GRAHAM
Published: 09.13.2007
Hey, Daddy! (Julie Anne's Jazz, LLC)
One of the Baked Apple's newest songbirds releases her own self-produced first album, made with some of Tucson's finest musicians
led by musical director, conductor and pianist Jeff Haskell. In the band are Ed Delucia, guitar; Scott Black, bass; Fred Hayes, drums; and
a horn section of Greg Armstrong, reeds; Martin Patfield, trumpet/flugelhorn; and Rob Boone, trombone. There is a 13-piece string
section, as well.
The song list is just as classy, including the titles Bewitched, Cry Me A River, Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You and my favorite blues
tune for gated communities, Guess Who I Saw Today.
Julie Anne sings with an uncanny sense of that old school cool which made jazz the ultimate hipster language of Cold War survivors,
back when both sides kept their nuclear weapons of mass destruction at the ready. These days, when the government thinks suspected
terrorists are lurking around every airport security checkpoint, it's good to know singers like Julie Anne are ready to serve in the pop
culture service of helping keep us alert under fire. Her phrasing and intonation are the equal of any martini.
Open to a new page of your bartender's guide and slip this CD into the mix. In no time at all, you'll be ready for anything.
style: CLASSIC JAZZ
grade: A
Review by Indie-Music.com
Julie Anne ~ Hey Daddy!
Date: Saturday, November 03, 2007 @ 14:45:21 EDT
Topic: Reviews
Artist: Julie Anne
CD: Hey Daddy!
Home: Tucson, Arizona
Style: Jazz
Quote: As a fan of classic big band jazz greats, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, I honestly must say that I don’t expect a lot
from current artists who attempt to perform the classics. But Julie Anne is someone that is a wonderful surprise.
By Denise Squier
As a fan of classic big band jazz greats, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, I honestly must say that I don’t expect a lot from
current artists who attempt to perform the classics. But Julie Anne is someone that is a wonderful surprise. This CD Hey, Daddy! is an
excellent rendition of great classic jazz tunes -- great vocals, wonderful instrumentation, and strong band arrangements.
When “Daddy” (Track #1) began, true to the classic big band sound -- none of those synthesized orchestras with jazz wanabes -- I was
hooked. Then Julie Anne began singing the Duke Ellington classic “I Got it Bad and That Ain’t Good” (one of my favorites) and, she
nailed it too. Then Track #3 began; this was her twist on the Ray Charles song “Hallelujah, I Love Her So”, which now became
“Hallelujah, I Love Him So”. This track is my favorite on the CD -- nice tempo, nice feel, and nice change from the other more ‘ballad-like’
tunes on the project. Honestly, I couldn’t find anything critical to say about the vocals.
On another note: I must mention the instrumentation separate from the vocals. The vocals were awesome and the instrumentation was
as good if not better than the vocals. Jeff Haskell on the piano was solid throughout the entire CD (since I play piano, I always seem to
notice that instrument -- good or bad). But, one performance stood out during Track #7: the soulful trumpet. Martin Patfield, I take my
hat off to you. Great use of your mute!
This project is reminiscent of the great days of big band jazz. And, if this is any sign about how good this CD is, I will definitely add this
project to my iPod.
Julie Anne has the natural instincts of a jazz singer. Her phrasing, tone control and intonation are straight from the heart of American
music. The way she turns a phrase, bends the inflection of a word, pauses here, extends a note there gives every song an intimacy.
Chuck Graham, Tucson Citizen
Your new CD is terrific! All of the songs reflect what makes you unique - all the facets of your personality are on display - starting with
how much FUN you are to be with! One might question the bi-polar choice of HEY, DADDY coupled with GEE, BABY AIN'T I GOOD TO
YOU - but you're a woman who can command your fella to PEEL ME A GRAPE at the same time as lamenting I GOT IT BAD AND THAT
AIN'T GOOD - and be equally convincing! There's every mood covered here, and the soloists shine, particularly Greg Armstrong and
Martin Patfield. The silky strings make the ballads all sound SO rich, and the intriguing arrangements (especially that fading final line in
HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON) make this CD a keeper!
Marilyn Harris, Wrightwood Records
Julie Anne is one of a kind!
You will be entranced by Julie Anne's own personal style that sets her aside from all others. Influenced by the most distinguished jazz
vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Julie London and Peggy Lee, Julie Anne pays tribute to them by keeping these classic
jazz standards alive.
The quality of her voice, her unique phrasing and interpretations make Julie Anne one of the top jazz performers around.
Hey, Daddy! was recorded at Jim Brady Recording Studios (The top studio in town!) with Jeff Haskell on piano, Ed Delucia on guitar,
Scott Black on bass, Fred Hayes on drums, Greg Armstrong on sax and clarinet, Rob Boone on trombone, Martin Patfield on trumpet
and flugal horn, Christine Vivona on harp and members of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra on strings.
Julie Anne's second CD is titled With a Twist and was released in 2014.
Julie Anne is highly regarded as one of the best Jazz vocalists in Arizona.
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