Julia Biel performs her music with two different line-ups:

3-piece line-up:
Julia Biel [vocals, guitar, piano, composition]
Ben Hazelton [bass]
Seb Rochford [drums]

Line-up with her 'Not Alone' material:
Julia Biel [vocals, composition, cavaqinho, guitar, piano]
Jonny Phillips [guitar, composition]
Idris Rahman [flute, clarinet and BVs]
Ben Davis [cello]
Jasper Høiby [bass]
Seb Rochford [drums]

Since the release of her self-produced debut album Not Alone in 2005, award-winning soul-folk-jazz singer/songwriter Julia Biel is fast becoming the hip name to drop when talking about new songstresses about to break. The album itself, largely co-written with guitarist Jonny Phillips, won a whole host of rave reviews on its release but it is her captivating live performances that shine brightest. Biel's voice is strong, with a density of tone that makes it arresting. If a number does not move terribly fast, that seems to be because her voice issues forth like a thick curl of smoke, it cannot be rushed. While she gathers new armies of fans, woo-ing audiences across the UK in prestigious venues with her charismatic combination of caramel-dipped yet unvarnished husky tones, highly distinctive songs and easy stage manner, critics have been left digging deep for comparisons for her truly individual and instantly beguiling artistry - 'Billie Holiday meets Bjork' (Jazzwise) with everyone from Tom Waits to Alison Goldfrapp getting a mention in the quest to pin her style down.  Her rapidly rising star has not failed to grab the attention of the industry and she has recently been nominated for the prestigious 'Rising Star' Award in the BBC Jazz Awards 2006. She has previously featured on albums by other F-IRE Collective bands: Polar Bear (debut album 'Dimlit'), Oriole (debut album 'Song for the Sleeping') and most recently, Jonathan Bratoëff's Points of Perception.

Julia Biel's 'Not Alone' toured extensively in the UK at venues such as St. George's in Bristol, The Spitz London, Leeds College of Music, Hackney Empire in London, Pizza Express Dean Street…

Press
"As the best female vocalist to have emerged in British jazz and pop for an age, Julia Biel offers a uniquely sharp perspective on contemporary life and love. Her debut album, 'Not Alone', with songs co-written with guitarist Jonny Phillips, has been greeted with extravagant critical praise and her first rapturously received performance at St. George's was a highpoint of the musical year."
St. George's Bristol

"a truly individual artist with a full bag of distinctive, convincing songs… in line for a meteoric rise."
The Independent

"about to hit the big time… her mesmerizing voice and magnetic stage presence should encourage many to follow where she leads."
The Guardian

"soul-bearing songs of great beauty from the best British vocalist to emerge in an age…"
The Independent

Recordings
Julia Biel, Not Alone, 2005, Rokit 010.
Released in the UK in 2005, the 'Not Alone' album is also now out in France, Germany and Norway.