Award Winning Vocalist Julie Dexter, makes special appearance in Birmingham, Alabama

April 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Julie Dexter will make an appearance during  J Sessions, a Soul & Jazz music weekend. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Jill Scott, Bilal, Omar, Loose Ends, Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.

Born and raised in Birmingham, England, this classically trained artist composes and arranges her own music. Influenced by legends such as Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Julie takes classic soul to the heart of Artistry. Fans and critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of Jazz, Broken-Beat, Bossa-Nova, Reggae, Afro-Beat and Soul. Her dynamic voice was first heard in 1994 on "The Jamaican Beat" Vol 1 with Jazz Jamaica then later in 1997 on Dune Records' release of J-Life, a European Jazz quintet formed by Gary Crosby and led by Jason Yarde. She later toured several continents with Jazz legend Courtney Pine as the lead vocalist for his ensemble.

From Jazz to World Music, Soul and beyond, Julie Dexter is one of an elite few whose talent can transcend genres. She makes it all work on her own terms, as an audaciously independent artist with an undeniable connection to her audience.
Her latest anticipated project with Chicago's own Producer/DJ Steve "Miggedy" Maestro entitled 'New Again" is due for release in 2011. Don’t miss the experience of Julie Dexter. Be a part of a tradition of great music. “listening to Julie Dexter is like falling in love.."

"Sensational yet subtle. A singer to die for who creates an urgent need for superlatives yet to be invented."

Julie Dexter will be available for phone interviews for radio on May 5 and May 6.  She will be available for live morning interviews on May 6.  If you would like to schedule and interview, please contact Nadia Challenger or Carla Truss at 877-316-3003

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