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JULIA FORDHAM
Jazz / Pop / Folk



LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Member Since1/12/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.juliafordham.com
Sounds LikeIf you like: Diana Krall, Annie Lennox, Sade, Sarah McLachlan, Sting, Cassandra Wilson, Michael McDonald, Norah Jones, Madeline Peyroux
Record LabelLittle Boo Records
Type of LabelIndie


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JANUARY 15, 2009

British Singer Songwriter Julia Fordham burst into the music scene in 1988 on Virgin Records with the International hit “Happy Ever After.” Then followed her critically acclaimed album “Porcelain,” which included the popular songs “Manhattan Skyline” and “Lock and Key.”

Julia has just completed her tenth record China Blue. A jazz record comprised of original songs written by Julia and produced and arranged by the wonderfully talented multi-instrumentalist Grant Mitchell.

As there are so many jazz “standards” records – Julia longed to release an album of original songs. However, when she played some gigs last year adding her jazz songs to the set, Julia included a version of Michael McDonald’s hit “I keep Forgettin.” Rearranged and produced for this record by Jon Gilutin (Linda Ronstadt), she was thrilled when the co-producer of this song Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald) played the track to Michael. Having always been a huge fan, Julia was delighted when immediately after hearing her rendition of his song, Michael added his remarkable voice to the track, blessing it with his rare and distinctive vocal sound.

Julia decided to re-record two songs from the Porcelain album. The newly arranged title track “China Blue,” which was only available in the UK, and “For You Only For You,” which is gloriously simple with piano, violin and Julia’s divine voice. “I Want To Stay Home With You,” from the Baby Love ep, is also included.

After a long and illustrious career, selling millions of records worldwide on Virgin Records and three releases on Vanguard Records, including a live CD and accompanying DVD, “That’s Live,” was recorded and filmed at the House of Blues in Hollywood and released in 2005. Produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Madeline Peyroux), it included an all star band and featured a stunning duet on the song “Concrete Love” with Grammy Award winning artist India.Arie and trumpet player/composer (“Crash”) Mark Isham.

After the Tsunami in 2004, an old school chum of Julia’s enlisted her to remix “Happy Ever After” with the proceeds going towards rebuilding a school in Cuddalore. Julia, along with record producer Grant Mitchell, re-recorded the song with a group of children from the Ashington School in West Sussex, UK. In February ’07, Julia was delighted to attend the school opening in India.

Last year Julia released her most precious collection of songs as a worldwide exclusive through iTunes. Inspired by her little girl, “Baby Love” is a 6 song EP combining Julia’s jazzy, yet soulful vocal range, and her love for her daughter Marley Rose.

Julia started writing songs at 12 and began performing them in the local folk clubs at 14. In her late teens, Julia made a guest vocalist appearance with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in London. From that moment on, she had always hoped to record an album of original jazz “standard” style songs. The release of China Blue sees that dream coming to fruition.

China Blue is available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Rhapsody and other on-line retailers.

2008 Highlights:

Performed on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Guest on Tracey Ullman’s Showtime series ‘State of the Union’ Will air in March, 2009

Tours in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia, DC & Boston Japan & the Philippines

Radio airplay on Jazz stations in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Florida, Portland & MusicChoice

Guest appearance in the independent film ‘Plus One’ – The making of ‘Plus One: The Diary of a Hollywood Nobody’ Filmed in Cannes, release date TBA


More information about Julia can be found HERE


BACKSTAGE AT THE CATALINA JAZZ CLUB (June 6, 2009)

Paul Reiser - Special Guest / Jon Gilutin - Keyboards / Julia / Jason Smith - Bass /
Celia Chavez - Background Vocals / Brett Simons - Bass / Mitchell Long - Guitar


Paul Reiser,Jon Gilutin,Julia Fordham,Jason Smith,Celia Chavez,Brett Simons,Mitchell Long

JULIA PERFORMING 'HOLIDAY' ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON" (November 17, 2008)



LIVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES - FEBRUARY 2008



LIVE FROM JAPAN - MARCH 2008
Photos by Tom Dube

Acoustic Guitar/Vocals - Julia
Upright Bass/Electric Bass/Vocals - Brett Simons
Piano/Vocals - Spencer Cozens
Drums/Vocals - Jason Smith

........

Coordinated by Caroline James, kids aged 4-11 gathered from the Ashington First School in the UK while Producer Grant Mitchell recorded them singing in English and Indonesian to the original backing track of "Happy Ever After."



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Dec 5 2009 6:37 PM

HAVE A MARY CHRISTMAS AND A SUPREME NEW YEAR JULIA !!!
 

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Greg Frank



Dec 3 2009 11:10 PM

Good Page and ☼ Thanks for the add
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Dec 3 2009 12:42 AM


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Dec 2 2009 10:08 PM

Thanks for the add...
All the best from France.
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Benny The Busker

Benny Busker



Dec 1 2009 4:54 PM

Hi Julia,
I love your voice!
Good Luck from Ireland!
Benny
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Nov 26 2009 2:50 PM

Me encanta pasar por esta pagina

Se siente el talento y sobretodo el amor por el ARTE.

I’m glad i seen this page!

I can tell there’s loads of talent and love for the art.
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Nov 25 2009 7:42 PM



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Christopher Dallo

Christopher Dallo



Nov 25 2009 6:23 PM

Hi Julia,

Congratulations, on your accomplishments. Great music and Beautiful voice. Thanks for the friendship.

Wishing you all the Best !

Christopher
 

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Nov 25 2009 3:09 PM

Thanks For The Friendship !! Great Work

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Nov 25 2009 7:27 AM

Hi Julia, thank you so much for the add!!!!
Buona Musica
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TINU

TINU



Nov 25 2009 6:15 AM

Thank you so much for your friendship and support!! Keep in touch!

Check out Tinu's newly uploaded "Behind the scenes and making of Shoeholic Music Video" now playing.

A new video for "Shoeholic" will be released in October. album will be out oct 27. more on Tinu on www.tinuonline.com




~~~ MICHAEL FRUCELLI~~~

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Nov 25 2009 2:06 AM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT, ITS MUCH APPREICATED.

WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE, STOP BY MY SITE AND GIVE A LISTEN TO MY NEW CD ( BACK TO MY ROOTS )  THE RAIN  &  ROCKBOTTOM  ARE DEDICATED TO VICTIMS OF THE FLOODS & FAILING ECONOMY 

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Nov 25 2009 1:53 AM

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Jacinta

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Nov 25 2009 1:36 AM



"Songs of Freedom", the new album by Portuguese Jacinta, debuted in 16th place on the National Top Sales


I Hope you enjoy it!

All the best

Jacinta




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- BLUE NOTE Records

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Nov 24 2009 11:59 PM

Thanks so much for the friendship.
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