Julia Keefe Expands The Jazz Spectrum

Growing up on a reservation in Kamiah, Idaho, Julia Keefe’s journey into jazz began in her formative years. At four, she was captivated by Billie Holiday’s signature vocal style, especially the song “No More,” from her mother’s CD collection. Later, when Keefe began singing in the choir and at high school events, her family encouraged her to broaden her musical horizons.