Biography of Juliet Kelly

Hotly tipped by critics in 2003 as "one to watch", Juliet’s debut album, Aphrodite's Child (33 Records) attracted widespread critical acclaim from jazz professionals both in her native UK and in the US as well as enthusiastic responses from audiences on her recent UK tours. Her songwriting has also been widely praised and she took honours in the jazz category of the 2004 International Songwriting Competition (judged by Brandford Marsalis).

In 2005, Juliet performed with Courtney Pine in a live broadcast for BBC4’s Jazz Britannia season at the Barbican. This was followed by two successful sell-out concerts in Russia and her debut US performance that took place at Sweet Rhythm jazz club (formerly the legendary Sweet Basil’s) in New York.

Juliet’s second album, Delicious Chemistry, was released at the end of 2005. It's a collection of her newest songs that further showcase her talent for writing laid-back accessible jazz with their subtle grooves, lilting melodies and simple but quirky harmonies. Juliet's sensual, velvety vocals and jazz phrasing (reminiscent of the original jazz divas) are sometimes described as a cross between Sade, Norah Jones and Cassandra Wilson but Juliet has developed her own distinctive style that needs no classification. Described by Jazzwise Magazine as “exceptionally beautiful”, Delicious Chemistry includes guest appearances from Courtney Pine, Byron Wallen, Omar Puente, Kate Williams and Roger Beaujolais.