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.
Latest Videos
Natalies Wood – The Black and Crazy Blues
Natalies Wood Plays Roland Kirk,is an ensemble that re-examines the oft-explosive music of saxophone giant Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Kirk, a blind musician who died in 1977 at age 41, commanded a monumental technique in a wide range of jazz idioms, though he’s probably most famous for having played three horns at once.
Natalies Wood – A Laugh for Rory
Natalies Wood Plays Roland Kirk,is an ensemble that re-examines the oft-explosive music of saxophone giant Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Kirk, a blind musician who died in 1977 at age 41, commanded a monumental technique in a wide range of jazz idioms, though he’s probably most famous for having played three horns at once.
Reviews
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
“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