classically trained composer singer Julie Dexter

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. It was in 1999 that Julie took a leap of  faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. She launched her own label, Ketch A  Vibe Records and in 2000 released the critically acclaimed EP Peace of  Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002), and Conscious (2005). Moon Bossa, a  collaboration with Khari Simmons was released in 2007 and her single  "Ketch A Vibe" was featured in national radio ads for Democratic  Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama. 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. Julie has shared the spotlight with artists Mint Condition,  Jill Scott, Bilal, Omar, Loose Ends, Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, Eric  Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn to name a few, Julie not only holds her own  with them but has been praised and respected by them too. Her latest  anticipated project with Chicago's own Producer/DJ Steve "Miggedy"  Maestro is entitled 'New Again." For more info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com https://twitter.com/IndieRevue https://www.instagram.com/indie.review