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Julie Charnet

Julie Charnet is a jazz/blues vocalist on the east coast, based out of Philadelphia, PA. Her passion for timeless music can be heard in her soulful slides and animated live performances. Classics and rare gems from the 1930's, 40's, and beyond, make for a unique repertoire that include "old school" blues favorites, and new interpretations of jazz swing, and popular others. Her expression of the music tells many of life's stories. She will take you back to another time, yet maintain a fresh perspective. Her performances are usually as a trio, quartet, or big band and frequently allow for special guest musicians. She will guarantee a special time for those in attendance at restaurants, clubs, and other music venues.


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Meet Julie Charnet: I have performed as a duo in restaurants, sang with a big band, and have been invited to sit in by some of the finest musicians. As for my style, I like to swing and flow but when the mood turns dark I will shuffle, shake, and chase away trouble. I like to entertain and to be entertained through all of life's stories. If a song hits you the right way you know it's a great ...

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Decades: Ladies Of Jazz at The Ethical Society (Philadelphia) on October 1

Decades: Ladies Of Jazz at The Ethical Society (Philadelphia) on October 1

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Join Julie Charnet Rhenda Fearrington and Shakera Jones for an evening of classic jazz, swing and more. Decades: Ladies of Jazz is a tribute to those great songs of the past that still resonate with so many today. Julie, Rhenda, and Shakera actively perform in the Philadelphia area and up and down the East Coast. Each brings their unique talent and sound to showcase some of the greatest hits and rarely heard gems of the past. All are independent musicians ...

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Julie Charnet At SOUTH Restaurant And Jazz Parlor in Philadelphia on February 21

Julie Charnet At SOUTH Restaurant And Jazz Parlor in Philadelphia on February 21

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On February 21, Julie Charnet takes center stage at SOUTH Restaurant and Jazz Parlor. This performance will be the first for Charnet at SOUTH and she is looking forward to the expanding music scene in North Philadelphia. “I'm excited to perform at SOUTH. After performing in jny: Philadelphia for years, it's nice to see a new jazz club thriving, and I'm glad to be a part of it." Julie has performed across the region as a vocalist and at one ...

Philadelphia Daily News, Jonathan Takiff: “Another crop of seasoned Philly jazzsters, including tenor saxophonist Robert "Bootsie" Barnes enliven singer Julie Charnet's "Is You Is" (www.itunes.com, amazon.com, B). Like torch singers of yore, Charnet often suggests sensuality (on songs like "Round Midnight" and"Lady Is A Tramp") by sliding up into a note rather than hitting it square. The technique bothers my pitch-focused ears, though others don't even notice!” Jazz Times While Philadelphia-based vocalist Julie Charnet is a combination blues shouter and jazz-oriented straight-ahead swinger, but what really sets her apart is her purity of tone and delivery

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Is You Is

Self Produced
2010

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