For the past twenty-five years with five albums as a leader, several studio projects as a side man, and countless worldwide performances, saxophonist, vocalist and composer Juli Wood has established herself as a solid, swinging, lyrical and entertaining performer on Chicago’s music scene. Juli has played many jazz clubs and festivals nationally and internationally; Chicago Jazz Fest, Hyde Park Jazz Fest, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Chicago’s main jazz clubs – Jazz Showcase, Green Mill, Andy’s and Katerina’s. Skansen Jazz and Blues (Stockholm , Sweden), Pori Jazz Fest (Finland), Bent J’s club (Aarhus, Denmark), Storyville (Helsinki Finland), Arlandia Jazz Fest (Aaland Islands, Finland) and the ” Made in Chicago ” jazz festival in Poznan Poland to name a few. Juli is in the tradition of saxophonists who were also great vocalists; Cleanhead Vincent, Eddie Harris, and Louis Jordan.

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Had a great time performing Little Rootie Tootie at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2020.

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Upcoming shows

  • 02/14/25 R&B Cadets in Milwaukee, WI at Shank Hall Buy Tickets
  • 02/15/25 R&B Cadets in Milwaukee, WI at Shank Hall Buy Tickets
  • 02/16/25 Juli Wood , Robin Pluer and Anthony Deutsch in Hartland, WI at Blue Sky Jazz Buy Tickets
  • 02/17/25 Christy Bennet in Chicago, IL at Rogers Park Social
  • 02/20/25 Cerqua / Rivera Dance Theater in Lincoln Square at Old Town Scool of Folk Music Buy Tickets
  • 02/21/25 Rhythm Club in Waukesha, WI at Let It Be
  • 03/14/25 Rhythm Club in Waukesha, WI at Let It Be
  • 03/24/25 Chicago Calling in Chicago at Jazz Showcase Buy Tickets