Julie Slim

Julie Slim is distinguished for bringing her multicultural and multilingual background to her music, reviving international standards from the early 20th century with her individual style, characterized by warm, precise vocals that mesmerize listeners, transporting them to a different time and place with the stories expressed in her songs. A child of the world, Julie aims to create cultural bridges and heart connections with her accomplished quintet composed of piano (Shawn Ellison), accordion (Shirley Johnson), upright bass (Phil Spencer), and drums (Joe McCreary).

Growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, music has always been an essential part of Julie's life. Early on, Julie was exposed to Arabic, European, and American pop, folk, classical, and jazz music. An accomplished actress, Julie performs with her quintet, RendezVous, in a variety of venues from jazz listening rooms to museums. As a soloist collaborator, Julie works with renowned Austin world music bands. Her award-winning covers and originals lift the spirits, touch the hearts, and enlighten her audiences about different parts of the world. Julie has self-released three albums available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and other music sites. Julie is currently recording her latest album, featuring original songs by the band.