Band History

Julie Bonk is one of those rare musicians who expresses from deep within her soul, giving unique life and color to everything she plays. She graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where she developed her love for jazz and blues. Her studies continued at the University of North Texas, where she received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Performance. Julie has performed with such notables as Bob Hope, Buggs Henderson, The Supremes, The Drifters, The Platters, Z.Z. Hill, Henry "The Skipper" Franklin and Sunship. Currently living in Texas, Ms. Bonk is a well-respected and accomplished piano teacher in jazz and blues improvisation, composition, music theory, performance techniques and vocal styling. Some of her better-known students included Grammy Award Winner Norah Jones and Amy Abbott Owsley (American Chills). Julie remains in high demand for performing.

Information from the artist's site

Members

• Julie Bonk: piano
• Sara Renfro: lead vocals, vocals

Albums

• Different Shades of Blue
  

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Related Links

• MySpace
• Interview with Julie Bonk and Sarah Renfro
• Live @ Brooklyn Jazz Cafe