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'EDEN'

Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me
My Romance
Love For Sale
You Would Rather Have The Blues
Close Your Eyes
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
Agua De Beber
Eden
Twisted

Vocals: Julie Edwards
Saxes & Flute: Kevin Dearden
Piano: Nigel Chapman
Bass: Tom Mark
Drums: Chris Sykes

Engineered by Gareth Wilson,
Frost Hill Studios, Leeds
Produced by Kevin Dearden
Photographs by Gary Rowlands
Eden Productions 2001

'Eden':

'These days the world is awash with self-styled 'jazz' singers who are producing their own CDs. Most of which, let's face it, are not only inferior but actually debase the genre. Not so here. Julie Edwards, a new name to me, is a true jazz singer and this CD sparkles like a real gem amongst the dross. Her voice is a delight to listen to, everything in place, sound, intonation, range, control and she swings as well. Her chosen material, from the standard jazz repertoire, including 'Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me' and 'Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most' is simply arranged and beautifully produced and her rendition of 'My Romance' as a ballad is superb. Ably supported by her quartet, Kevin Dearden (who also produced the CD) on saxophonees/flute, Nigel Champman, piano, Tom Mark, bass and Chris Sykes, drums, even the up-tempo tracks sound relaxed. Recommended.'
Lee Gibson, Musician Magazine

'An impressive album from singer Julie Edwards - mostly familiar standards, but each sounding fresh as Julie discovers new twists and nuances in the songs, her voice full of vitality, her delivery constantly engaging. And this is much more than simply a vocalist with some musicians in tow - in fact, it's a well thought-out group performance in which the others contribute greatly to the overall shape of each piece, with saxophonist Kevin Dearden (www.kevindearden.co.uk) consistently complementing the vocals, and pianist Nigel Chapman, bassist Tom Mark and drummer Chris Sykes each adding immensely to the collective effort.'
JazzUk

'Plenty of good songs, distinctly varied in mood, on 'Eden'. In the last year or so Julie has been picking up excellent notices, especially in the North of England, and this CD shows why. She sings fresh, intellignet, unshowy versions of fine standards ('My Romance', in particular, in a a quietly intense interpretaion over sparse, but sympathetic, accompaniment), but is equally happy taking risks, successfully essaying Annie Ross' 'Twisted'. Probably best of all is a mature and poised reading of Fran Landesman's 'Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most'. A word too, for Kevin Dearden in the multiple roles of saxophonist, flautist, arranger, composer and producer!'
Jazz Rag

'Already extremely well known in the North of England, her reputation has begun to spread thanks to being heard on Michael Parkinson's BBC Radio 2 show. This CD reveals Edwards to be a very nice singer indeed. She has a good voice, using it to create interesting interpretations of the songs she chooses. More than many of her competitors, Edwards readily communicates to the listener her obvious enjoyment in singing, providing quite conclusively that you can be completely serious about music and still have a ball. Nice accompaniment from the rhythm section and the horns of Kevin Dearden. I have it on very good authority that hearing Edwards live is every bit as good as hearing her on record,
so keep an eye out for her on the club circuit. Certainly she is a singer to listen and watch out for, and where better to start than with this recommended CD.'
Jazz Journal International

'This is a wonderful album from a singer who deserves far wider recognition for her considerable talents. The first thing that becomes apparent is that this is truly a group effort, with everybody contributing to the overall quintet sound. From the outset Julie brings a contemporary slant to each of the titles whilst retaining the feel and mood of the song. Definitely an album worth searching out.'
Jazz Views. (This jazz website rated 'Eden' number 2 in their top 10 UK albums of 2002. For full review, plus an interview with Julie go to www.jazzviews.co.uk.)