The Denver Jazz Fest Presents Blame it on the Bossa Nova!

Get ready to blame it on the Bossa Nova at The Denver Jazz Fest - it's going to be a brunch full of smooth tunes and good vibes!

“Julie Monley comes on stage and with her voice amplifies the state of grace.”

— Dunkerque Expansion (France)

Biography

Julie Monley was born the sixth of twelve children in Denver Colorado. 

She lived and worked many years in London and then Paris where she received the Best Vocalist Prize at the ‘97 « Jazz Festival de Vienne,». She also was awarded the second prize at « Tremplin Jazz du Val d’Oise » in France, competing with 185 groups of professional musicians from throughout Europe.

Julie now works and resides in Denver Colorado and received a bachelors degree in vocal music with a minor in French from Metropolitan State University. Julie taught private voice amd jazz vocal stylings at L’Ecole du Cim in Paris, France. She also taught music at Dora Moore Denver Public School kindergarden through 8th grade, and also taught at Pioneer Charter School, Denver Colorado. Currently she teaches private voice lessons.