Julia Barry - Once, Or Twice (2010)

Julia Barry is an indie pianist, singer, and songwriter based in NY. Recently hitting the studio with eight top-notch instrumentalists, she recorded her second CD, "Once, or Twice," which features jazz- and blues-inspired songs of wonder and longing.

Often compared to artists like Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell, Julia's voice is as gritty and sweet as her songs are kick-you-under-the-table honest. Her live sets have been described as "mesmerizing" and "provocative," and you can catch her performing live on the East Coast, especially in New York City.

Barry found her love of creativity through music at an early age, improvising songs on piano and constantly singing around the house. She began formal study of piano (inspired by her older sister's lessons) and joined a children's choir during grade school, beginning to write more seriously as she got older. Her debut album, "Arrivals" (copyright "Julia Rose"), was released independently in June 2002; fans review this album on CDBaby.com as "breathtaking," "a blessing to find in today's music world," and "a real jewel."