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
"Its a cliche to talk of an assured debut, but Ms Kelly demonstrates frightening maturity, writing, producing and performing as if she'd been doing it for years." RONNIE SCOTT'S MAGAZINE
"Wonderful soulful, velvet-voiced singer... heartfelt and funky original material" TIME OUT
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.
....great to see you doing your thing Julet...! London Jazz Festival is going to be awesome. It's been way too long. Looking forward to playing and hanging sometime soon..give us a shout when you can..luv Oli
Hi Juliet, just came over (after such a long time, shouldn't spend so much time facebooking)for a catchup. I struck lucky as 'I love you Porgy' was playing - absolutely gorgeous. Wishing you well, hugs sue, x
Hello the lovely Juliet!!! I am well, thank you. How are you? Your page is wonderful. Your singing is superb (as always) "I Love You Porgy" is a great tune and your version is fab Keep in touch Zoe x
Hiya Juliet, thanks for the lovely comments. Things are great with me, I'm 8 and a half months pregnant. Can't wait to be a mum. I love your music especially 'Letting you go' it's ace. Hope to catch you performing soon. Love Jo.xx
Thanks for being a friend of Lillestrom Jazzclub. In the future this might result in a gig at the Club ! Don't hesitate to take contact if You are planning a tour to Scandinavia and maybe Norway. Take care and keep swinging ! Best regards from OHB, manager & booking contact
I have invited you to my blog. I hope you will appreciate. Feel you free to suscribe to it. You are welcome !
Have a nice day !
Juan-Carlos
http://www.jazzeyed.20mn.com. "Un Oeil sur le Jazz" is my personal website, have a look and don't forget the guestbook if you like it. Thanks in advance !
Most people think that when they get the thing they desire the most they will be happy. Ask yourself about all the times you wanted something and received it. Did your happiness continue? If it did then you’re lucky, if not then like me you have to decide to be grateful for the things you receive. If you never appreciate the things you are given why should the universe give you anything else? ; ))
Hope you are having a magnificent Monday..........
I had a White Chocolate Magnum yesterday, mmm mmm, it was delicious, however I ate it while I was in my car...... and the white chocolate tends to crumble off when you bite into it, so I ended up with lots of white chocolate on my shirt and on the floor of my car....... lol....
thanks so much sweets. i think i'm going to have to have to buy your album. I love your lyrics and just the whole vibe and your wilson-esque voice...are you gigging any time soon? xx
Hi Juliet, hope you are well and keeping busy. I am taking part as a performer and as part of a team in a charity event called Cancer Research UK Relay for Life and you and your friends can help out by donating online at www. donatetomyrelay. org/baycitystrollers Your donation goes direct to Cancer Research UK and our team are credited with raising the funds. The team that raises the most money wins a trophy so we would be grateful for your help.
