Album Notes

Julie Bonk is one of these 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 UNT where she received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Performance. Julie has performed with such notables as Bob Hope, Buggs Henderson, The Supremes, The Drifters, The Platters, Z.Z. Hill, Henry (The Skipper) Franklin and Sunship. Currently living in Dallas, Texas, Julie is a well-respected and accomplished piano teacher in Jazz and Blues improvisation, composition, music theory, performance techniques and vocal styling. Some of her well known students include Norah Jones and Amy Abbott Owlsley (American Chills). Julie remains in high demand for performing. This recording project features songs closest to her heart as well as some examples of her soulful originals.