Julie Bonk- Piano,
Sarah Renfro- Vocals on CD,
Andrew Griffith- Drums on CD,
Chris Clarke- Bass on CD,
Buddy Mohmed- Bass on CD,
Shelly Carroll- Sax on CD.
"Waves"- newly recorded with Dan foose on Bass and Andrew Griffith on Drums.
Other members on gigs:Laurie Lathum- Vocals, Dan Foose-Bass
Influences
Keith Jarrett, Janis Ian, Tuck & Patti, Miles Davis, Santana, Ray Charles, Etta Jones, Nancy Wilson, Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell, Bill Evans, Diana Washington, Catie Curtis, BB King, Carol King, Monty Alexander, Carmen McCrae, and my Students.
Julie Bonk is one of those rare musicians who expresses from deep within her soul, giving unique life and color to everything she plays. She graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where she developed her love for Jazz and Blues. Her studies continued at University of North Texas where she received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Performance.
Julie has performed with such notables as Bob Hope, Buggs Henderson, Norah Jones, Henry Franklin ( The Skipper), Sunship, Micheal Brecker,Elvin Jones,The Supremes, ZZ Hill, Interlochen Jazz Quintet, Texas Tenors, Dallas Jazz Orchestra,The Drifters and the Platters to name a few.
Currently living in Texas, Ms Bonk is a well-respected and accomplished piano teacher in Jazz and Blues improvisation, composition, music theory, performance techniques and vocal styling. Some of her better-known students have included Grammy Award Winner Norah Jones , Amy Abbot Owsley of American Chills and 15 year old Scott Hoying.
Julie has been writing songs with many people in many differnt styles. Neville Skelly, in Liverpool, has recorded some songs Julie wrote with Jeffery Gold. Some songs with Maren Morris, soon to be released on her new cd. Also Scott Hoying and many others. Julies cd, "Different Shades of Blue" features songs closest to her heart as well as examples of her soulful originals. She is currently writing and working on her next cd.
You can hear Julie's cd at wwwcdbaby.com
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! New News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maren Morris's new cd "All That It Takes" came out in late Oct. It is now 2 on the Texas charts. Check it out. I co-wrote 2 songs on the cd with her--"All That It Takes" & "Down On My Knees". You can hear them on her my space. Also played all the piano and organ tracks on the cd.She is really something and I'm very thrilled to be working with her.
Ciao,Julie ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Doing good!! Staying quite busy. We have another kiddo on the way. He/She should be here around July 18th. Man, don't know if we're ready for it!! Hope all is well with you! We have to catch up.
A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning.
The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school and she feared the electrical storm might harm her child. Full of concern, the mother quickly got into her car and drove along the route to her child's school. As she did, she saw her little girl walking along
At each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up, and smile. Another and another flash of lighting followed quickly and with each, the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile. When the mother's car drew up beside the child, she lowered the window and called to her 'What are you doing?'
The child answered, 'I am trying to look pretty because God keeps taking my picture.' May God bless you today and everyday as you face the storms that come your way. Just have a great day!
Have a peaceful evening. I will continue to send out comments but probably just once a day...going to work. Blessings,PJ
Yes I am definately still playing! I need to post the other songs from the last couple sessions we had still. It would be great to have lunch! I am working in Dallas for the summer so anytime during the weekends work for me.
Hi Julie! How are You? and your music? I'm happy because I'll play soon in New York! It's the first time :-) On my page there are 3 new tracks from my new cds. I hope that you will enjoy them. Kisses Alessandra
How beautiful are the flowers in bloom Julie? Not as beautiful as the friendship that we share, but it runs a close second...Here is wishing you a wonderful "Springtime" weekend my dear friend! Love to you always and God Bless...
thanks julie! today when I was working on my sonatina.. the one i had previously learned.. i was playing and without even thinking about the song or looking at the music my hands went right to the notes that were supposed to be played.. it was weird! but cool :)
Thank you for being such a great friend!!!! Know you're loved and that your comments are greatly appreciated ...Here's wishing you a fantastic week ahead and a...
I'll be glad to keep you up to date. They just found two more bodies yesterday. That brings the total so far to fifteen. The latter two were found in a spot that is not at the larger dig site but nearby. Thank you for your prayers. And thanks for putting us on your front page. Your not only talented, but very kind as well. It's an honor to call you my friend.
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