Michael Johnson, Mausiki Scales, Spencer Bean, Joel Powell, Lil John, Kebbi Williams, Kinah Boto
(UK band) Jason Yarde, Daniel Crosby, Robert Mitchell, Darren Taylor, James Yarde, Zena Edwards, Marcina Arnold, Eska Mtungwazi, Eric Appapoulay, Wylee Kyat
Influences
(IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER) Bob Marley, Nancy Wilson, Jimmy Scott, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Diane Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Patrice Rushen, Deniece Williams, Stevie Wonder (of course, everyone loves some Stevie), Caron Wheeler, Loose Ends, Mica Paris, Marvin Gaye, Dennis Brown, Jacob Miller, Gregory Isaacs, John Holt, Sting & The Police, Level 42, Annie Lennox, Janet Kay, Deborah Glasgow, Sade, Omar, Quite Sane, Jason Yarde, Anthony Tidd, Marcina Arnold, Eska, Zena Edwards, Courtney Pine, IG Culture, 4hero, Lauryn Hill, Erykah, Jill Scott, Amel Larrieux, Fertile Ground, Deborah Bond, Days Ahead, Garnet Silk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Teena Marie, Prince, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, The Carpenters, Pat Metheny, Zap Mama, Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Bheki Mseleku, Dr Buzzards Original Savannah Band, Flora Purim, Marlena Shaw, Vanessa Rubin and the list goes on.................
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Sounds Like
I sound like Me!!
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2004 by Digitalsoulmachine
Hot House, Chicago Jun 05 by Mystero924
Julie & Eric Appapoulay @ Jazz Refreshed Sep 07 filmed by the wisechild
African American Heritage Festival "Ketch A Vibe"
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Born and raised in Birmingham, England of Jamaican parents, Julie Dexter is a world-renowned singer / songwriter who has won numerous international awards. A classically trained musician who writes, arranges, composes and produces, Julie is considered by many to be one of the most important female vocalists of her generation. Deeply influenced by legends such as Abbey Lincoln, Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson, as well as popular icons such as Omar and Sade, Julie takes classic soul to the heart of artistry. Julie Dexter's myriad musical manifestations have astounded fans and critics across the globe. Over the past seven years Julie's career has taken her through the circles of jazz, broken-beat, bossa-nova, and soul. The dynamic voice of Julie Dexter was first heard in 1997 on Dune Records' release of J-Life, a UK group led by Jason Yarde, that sought to invigorate the public concept of Jazz as a dying tradition. While this debut recording showcased original instrumental compositions and stirring renditions of jazz standards, it also contained a swinging cover of Loose Ends' hit song "Gonna Make You Mine," which amply featured the soulful croon of Julie Dexter. Julie gained her “chops” for cutting her vocals on this record by touring several continents with jazz wunderkind Courtney Pine as a lead vocalist of his ensemble. This musical school of tough-love learning would also give her the confidence to begin to perform and record as a solo artist, garnering the seven song EP, Peace of Mind (2000) and then later the full-length recording, Dexterity (2002), both of which were independently released on her own label, Ketch A Vibe. These two recordings gained international acclaim for Julie's talents in addition to her collaborations with broken-beat innovator IG Culture ("The Plan" & "Free As") Da Lata founder Chris Franck ("Burning") and bossa nova composer Thomas Naim ("Like Ours"). For the past four years Julie Dexter has spent the millenium sharing the stage with this generation's cutting-edge soul artists, including Jill Scott, Bilal, Amel Larrieux, Donnie, Omar, Jaguar, Rachelle Ferrell, and Fertile Ground, to name a few. While Julie Dexter is more than able to hold up against her peers, her music has also been praised by them. In time the world will hold Julie Dexter in the same regards as those stellar artists who regard her well.
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Waddup Julie, second mix in one week, this time for the incredible moovmnt crew. And check my La Mixette Mix for musique large if you don't have it. cheerio, Paul
