BIOGRAPHY
Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, educator, and composer making her mark in the vibrant jazz scenes of Chicago and New York. A 2022 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition winner, Julia earned widespread acclaim performing alongside The Tierney Sutton Band at Washington D.C.'s renowned Blues Alley Jazz Club, where she has since headlined her own shows. Her debut album, Julia Danielle, released in November 2024, garnered praise as “a fresh voice” with “a folksy wisp that floats with a bohemian glide” (Jazz Weekly).
Julia has collaborated with celebrated artists, including Ben Paterson, Clark Sommers, Dennis Carroll, Kris Funn, Dana Hall, Ernie Adams, George Fludas, Jeremy Kahn, Lenard Simpson, Geof Bradfield, Chris Madsen, Sharel Cassity, Brandon Woody, and Isaiah Collier. She is also a 2024 Luminarts Winner and was named DownBeat Magazine's "Outstanding Vocal Soloist" in its 46th annual Student Music Awards, featured in the publication's June 2023 issue.
Currently pursuing a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, Julia is mentored by world-renowned artists Charenee Wade, Marc Cary, Gerald Cannon, Kenny Washington, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Donald Vega. Her studies continue to refine her artistry and shape her distinctive voice in vocal interpretation, composition, and improvisation.
Julia has performed at esteemed venues and festivals, including Chris' Jazz Café, Blues Alley Jazz Club, Winter's Jazz Club, The Jazz Showcase, Andy's Jazz Club, Room 623, Bop Stop, Merriman’s Playhouse, The Logan Square Arts Festival, The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and The Winnetka Music Festival.