After 4 years of doing disaster recovery work (a very unexpected career), Julia Lashae was finally able to finish the cd she had started just before Katrina hit. The cd, which started with a new sound for this former swing artist, took on a whole new life and direction, as a metaphor for the rebuilding in her personal life and in the life of the city she loves.
On her sophomore album, Eadem Mutato Resurgo (“although changed, I rise again the same”), Julia pays homage to some of her favorite songwriters – Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Tom Waits and Noel Gallagher with modern jazz arrangements of some of her favorite tunes. She also includes modern arrangements of a couple of jazz standards and one original, “Curly Brown Hair”. This is a song that she wrote after Hurricane Katrina about finding your anchor in the storm.
Julia has truly evolved since her early days with Johnny Angel & the Swingin’ Demons and since her first, more traditional, album of jazz standards. Now she expresses what’s in her soul with a more modern, sophisticated jazz sound. This singer also has a burgeoning acting career, having appeared in character roles in films such as Last Holiday and Because of Winn Dixie. She will soon be appearing in upcoming feature films alongside Renee Zellweger in My Own Love Song and Kevin Spacey in Father of Invention.
Hey Girlie! I made it back to TX ok, & hoping you made it back to NOLA too. Hopefully next trip, I'll be able to catch one of your shows. Yur voice is sooo awesome & unique! I wish you'd allow yur songs to be posted on fan profiles here. It would be great exposure, & I'd love to post a few at my profile! Keep in touch! & Stay Kewl! Hugs from TX! ann
Hey!!!!! Girlfriend is coming to Nawlins for 2 weeks! Hope I can catch ya somewhere! Do you ever work with John Autin at Monteleone? That would be an absolute dream to see that! All that talent under one roof! Gives me chills to think about it! Anyways, hope to catch you somewhere down the line. Loves to ya, yur homesick friend, but not for long! ann
Hey Girl! How was jazzfest..no no, don't tell me..lol...I already know the answer! & sorry I couldn't make it.. So, you doin a gig in Deridder? You are brave! jus make sure you have a good road map! I got lost in that town more than once! Luv & Hugs to ya! ann
Hey Girl. Lovin your sounds, wishing I could be there for all the Nawlins sounds & I'm missing home quite a lot just now... Hope to catch up with ya soon! You are so beautiful!!!!!!Luvyou!
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Hey there! Thought I would drop by and show you some love. I appreciate the wonderful reports I get from my clients when you work for them. I also appreciate the way you protect me as your agent. Love ya kiddo... Mean it.
Hey Girlfriend! Had to come by to give a listen to your awesome sounds.. Makes me more homsick than ever!lol! But, I am planning to come back home very soon & definately plan to catch one of your shows somewhere! &, I was wondering if you ever sing the "Cry Me A River" song, cuz I'm thinking You could do it so great! Hoping to be back & see a show soon. Hugs from Texas! ann
Hey! Julia Lashae! Greetings from New York City. Thanks for the ADD which I value. We're from different spectrums but its great to connect... You have great stuff going on. Have to go back again and check it out in more detail. Madooo.. The guy with the "BEATLES TRIBUTE ALBUM FROM INDIA"
Welcome home, Julia. I hope that you're able to sit down with a glass of wine (or whatever you like to relax with) and savor your new digs - just keep your eyes away from what is yet to be unpacked. Congratulations on your new phase of life.
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