Love Is Here by Julie McConnell

Julie has flowered into one of the most promising jazz vocalists of today, and has performed with many San Diego artists, such as Shep Meyers, Steve O'Connor, Joe Marillo, Pat Danna, Flip Oakes, Duncan Moore, Russell Bizzett, Kevin Green, Sky Ladd, Mikole Kaar, Bob Campbell, Tim McMahon,Trip Sprague, Tommy Gannon, John Opferkoch and Bryan McConnell.

Julie performs in such venues as Neimans in Carlsbad, The Prado in Balboa Park, Martini Ranch and Robbies in Encinitas, as well as Croce's in downtown San Diego, among others.

Julie has recently had the release of her debut CD, "Love Is Here." This CD features Julie singing standards arranged by Bryan McConnell. It is an eclectic mix of songs performed with an original, smooth, and lasting sound.

QUOTES...

"Julie McConnell has one of those rare jazz

voices that makes the listener want to hear

more. Her voice is clear, sensual, and intimate.

She can sing a lyric like few others, her voice

always on key and emotionally perfect."

-Lee Prosser, Critic, JazzReview.com

"The Southern-born singer possesses a supple

and pure voice, and shows a willingness to take

chances by going after taxing melodies such as

Harold Arlen's moody 'Ill Wind,' Lionel Bart's

wistful 'Where Is Love?' as well as George

Gershwin's challenging "Summertime." In addition,

her reading of 'The Shadow of Your Smile' impresses."

-Cam Miller, Critic, North County Times, San Diego, CA

"Julie McConnell is one of those rare singers who

spans a huge musical spectrum. She goes from Cole

Porter's 'I've Got You Under My Skin,' to the

spiritual serenity of 'Amazing Grace,' and does so in

perfect time, with perfect intonation. Stylistically,

she's an original, and runs the gamut singing in the

fashion of the great cabaret singers, as well as

incorporating her jazz roots, without resorting to

any gimmicks or vocal gymnastics. Very refreshing

listening, indeed."

-Shep Meyers, pianist, San Diego, CA

"If you like a trained and crystal clear voice,

interesting approaches to wonderful standards,

and a relaxed approach to recording, you'll enjoy

Julie McConnell's debut CD."

-Holly Hofmann, flutist, San Diego, CA

"Julie gives character to every song, making each

distinct from another. Also, the piano, bass and

drums are superbly tight. This CD represents love.

Love of the greatest songs ever written, and love

for my friends Julie and Bryan, who put all this

beautiful music together."

-Dale Gosa, bassist, Jacksonville, FL

"Julie McConnell has it all. She has beauty, a

dazzling personality, AND SHE CAN SING. Her

technique is direct and her intonation is

impeccable. She sings all the songs in the right

keys, without the interruptive influence of

improvisations. Her voice is very polished. She

directs the movement of the group with her gentle

but extremely melodic dynamic style. She could

reach heights of such acclaim as Peggy Lee, Judy

Garland, Natalie Cole and others."

-Ace Hill, pianist, Monterey, CA

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