Juli’s not only a talented saxophonist and vocalist, she’s proven to be a band leader who enjoys the hell out of making music, and she has a knack for inspiring others to do the same. – Carol Klein, HOST OF JAZZ IMPRESSIONS WMSE FM
Chris Heim and Richard Steele – HOSTS OF THE WBEZ
“At these festivals, the first act just starts burning down the house right away!” “Yeah! Mel Rhyne is quite an organist and you know Juli Wood is not short stopping there. There’s not a lot of women I’ve seen playing baritone saxophone, and she’s very good at it!” – Chris Heim and Richard Steele – HOSTS OF THE WBEZ
Bill Milkowski, JAZZTIMES
One of the pleasures of attending the Chicago Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend each year is being able to hear the bevy of local players who make up the windy city jazz scene. Last year’s treat was Juli Wood, a gutsy tenor and baritone saxophonist who also sings with the earthy gusto of an R&B diva filtered through a hard bop sensibility.
– Bill Milkowski, JAZZTIMES