Biography
Debut solo artist CD: "Grace with Jazz on Top"
- New release April 2008
"She's got a great voice... you'll love Julie..." - Metronome Magazine
"Every time she sings it moves my heart! I am so encouraged!" - Gail, TV Announcer.
"I am So grateful my kids are listening to her (Julie's) CD in the car now instead of W--- radio!" - Peg, children's ministry coordinator
"We love her artistry! That's why we come back every week to hear her!" - Larry, a fan
"My wife LOVES your Pre-release CD! She won't even let me borrow it!"- Mark Hoyle, Wichita, KS
Julie Kinscheck's original music is all about communication to the heart. Her lyrics are alive with images of struggles and hope, especially for the youth and women. Her love for God shines through whether she's rocking out, scat singing or singing a gentle ballad. Her energy is electric; her warmth is contageous!
One of her current desires is be an Artist Partner with Hope Worldwide and encourage people to sponsor a needy child right at her shows.
Stylistically, Julie is a unique blend of her folk roots, vocal jazz improvisation and her love for a good groove! She will sing a beautiful ballad with soaring high notes and subtle syncopations, then throw a scat solo on a country rocker!
Julie Kinscheck was born Julie Alice Gibbons to a very musical family, daughter of a minister, in the college town of Ithaca, New York. She began writing her own music and singing with her guitar publicly at churches and talent shows at age nine. At that time she was heavily influenced by the talents of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and the Beatles. At the same time she was soaking in the funky stylings of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Doobie Brothers and Chaka Kahn all played by her brothers' band.
After a street musician tour of Europe, Julie went to hone her skills in composition and arranging at Oberlin Conservatory. While there she discovered vocal jazz! She loved to scat sing and began integrating improvisation into her folk style. She eventually transferred to Berklee College of Music in Boston where she achieved her Bachelor of Music, cum laude on a full scholarship, and received various vocal and songwriting awards.
At Berklee she also met her future husband, and collaborator, keyboardist Ralph Kinscheck.
As Julie went after making a living in music, she played in numerous cover and original pop/ rock/ jazz and gospel groups. See resume for details. She immersed herself for a time in the pop sounds of Bonnie Raitt, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, and Whitney Houston; later she took a ride on the country tide, covering hot country singers like Trisha Yearwood and Shania Twain. Some have compared Julie to Sheryl Crow, or Edie Brickell, but better.
After an awakening of her faith in the early 90's she began playing a long string of church events, conferences and benefit shows. Julie began leading music for adults and children, developing opportunities for children and youth to use their musical talents to glorify God.
She was also the musical director of the all woman a cappella gospel/ jazz group: Faith in Action, collaborating with Bobby McFerrin, the Boston Ballet and others. They released a debute CD entitled: "Faith in Action Live" in 2006: www.FIA-boston.com
Also in 2006, she released a debut Christian pop-rock CD with husband/ producer, Ralph Kinscheck and her band: PTB: "The Force" , see www.ptbtheforce.com
Julie Kinscheck is a unique blend of heart and harmony, with a passionate yet relatable stage manner making her a favorite for audiences of all ages. Join this soulful songbird's dream to change the world heart by heart, starting with a song.
Instrumentation
Julie Kinscheck sings lead and plays guitars/ acoustic and electric. She can be hired as a solo, duo or with full band. includes 2 guitars, bass, drums, keys, cello, sax, and back up singers.
Discography
2008- April 25 release: Grace with Jazz on Top- Debut solo artist CD- Country/Jazz with a Christian edge! www.juliekinscheck.com
2006- November 23 release: Faith in Action Live, Faith In Action A cappella Gospel-jazz group. www.fia-boston.com
2006- AUGUST 19th CD RELEASE: The Force! Christian Rock aimed for teen/preteen audience- www.ptbtheforce.com
2001 - Post 911 Compilation CD for Red Cross, "Courage My Soul" with Faith In Action a 'cappella group
2000- Community Music Center of Boston CD Compilation
1994 - Radical Love CD by the Radicals (vocal tracks)
1991- Hands and Feet CD by David Caote Group (vocal tracks)
1991- Window of Life CD by John Mc Henry (vocal tracks)
1991- Indian Summer- 3 song cassette
1989- Love Is Wild- 3 song cassette
Links
| http://www.julieksings.com |
| Julie Kinscheck Official Site |
| My Myspace |
| Ourstage |
| Reverb Nation pages |
| Song Ramp |