Julie has studied and performed music extensively since age 10, starting with her church choir in North Carolina. She went on to win numerous awards in piano and voice throughout Junior High and High School, both at local and state levels. She was aw [+]Julie has studied and performed music extensively since age 10, starting with her church choir in North Carolina. She went on to win numerous awards in piano and voice throughout Junior High and High School, both at local and state levels. She was awarded a Vocal Scholarship to Appalachian State University in 1984. After college she moved West and continued to perform with such local groups as The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, among others.
Julie has a unique approach to the jazz standard; rooted in the foundation of her Southern upbringing, with the vocal technique of Barbra Streisand, the youthful sound of Norah Jones, and the soulfulness of Patsy Cline.
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 serenit
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