Jan-Erik Holmberg, HUFVUDSTADSBLADET/HELSINKI

Jan-Erik Holmberg, HUFVUDSTADSBLADET/HELSINKI

Innovative and Traditional (review of the 2007 Arlandia Jazz Festival )
A really positive surprise was Juli Wood, who showed she was a superb saxophonist with a taste for long blues-drenched solos and a sterling feeling for tradition and what great saxophonists from the past have done. She wove her own straight forward statements from the horn with a great deal of heart and a real heaping helping of soul. She sings with great heart and her voice sounds deep and African-American.
– Jan-Erik Holmberg, HUFVUDSTADSBLADET/HELSINKI (Jul 30, 2007)

Neil Tesser, CHICAGO READER

Neil Tesser, CHICAGO READER

Juli Wood didn’t invent the idea of the singing saxophonist but she works hard to uphold the tradition.
– Neil Tesser, AUTHOR-PLAYBOY GUIDE TO JAZZ – CHICAGO READER

Lofton Emenari III, CHICAGO WEEKEND NEWSPAPER

Lofton Emenari III, CHICAGO WEEKEND NEWSPAPER

At first glance, Wood , an affable sort, doesn’t strike one as the feisty saxist she is. In this world where labels take a strong hold of peoples’ predetermined images like a gripping vice, it’s awfully good to know that there are people like Juli Wood… Wood’s playing that night at Andy’s made believers out of the packed house.
– Lofton Emenari III, CHICAGO WEEKEND NEWSPAPER

Tom Surowitz, TWIN CITIES READER

Tom Surowitz, TWIN CITIES READER

Saxophonist Juli Wood now fronts her own jazz group, playing and singing with startling gusto and soul…
– Tom Surowitz, TWIN CITIES READER

MINNEAPOLIS CITY PAGES

MINNEAPOLIS CITY PAGES

For music of a higher distinction, stick with sax ma’ am Juli Wood. This rhythmic quintet specializes in straight-ahead classic jazz from the Blue Note bible of bop…
– MINNEAPOLIS CITY PAGES

Ben Sidran,  GO JAZZ

Ben Sidran,  GO JAZZ

“Thanks so much for sending the CD, ( Movin’ and Groovin’ The Juli Wood Quintet ). I’ve been digging it the past few days, and as I am a fan of both Mel Rhyne and Mike Plogand now of yours- it’s been a pleasure. ”
– Ben Sidran,  GO JAZZ

Movin’ and Groovin’ Review

Movin’ and Groovin’ Review

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.

Chan Parker, Charlie Parker’s widow

Chan Parker, Charlie Parker’s widow

” The band was great and you amazed me, especially on alto. But you know I’m E-flat. I hope to see you soon again.”
– Chan Parker, Charlie Parker’s widow