Julia Biel

Julia Biel - vocals
Jonny Phillips - guitar
Ben Davis - cello
Idris Rahman - clarinets, flute
Jasper Hoiby - bass
Seb Rochford - drums

www.juliabiel.com

With critics praising her lithe vocals and folk-like songs, Julia Biel was one of the most popular Jerwood Rising Stars at this year's Festival. With a voice to melt even the stoniest of hearts, her delicate songs featured intricate acoustic arrangements, performed by an excellent young band.

Click here to check out the review of Julia's gig at London's Vortex

Comments and reviews from Julia Biel's Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2006 performance:

"Quiet reflections came from the gifted British singer Julia Biel, who suggests the work of both Robert Wyatt and Kate Bush, and whose live show foregrounds more eloquent reed improvising from Idris Rahman and further opportunities to marvel at the drumming of Polar Bear's Seb Rochford."

The Guardian

"a quietly persuasive vocal set"

Jazz UK

"I got to know Julia and her singing through working with the F-IRE Collective on their national tour with the Contemporary Music Network in October 2005. I love the sound of her voice and the contemporary nature of her songs."

Tony Dudley-Evans

Latest news

Julia is continuing to tour throughout August and September 2007 whilst developing new material for her second album release.