Julie Koenig Trio honors Ella and Pass

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Jazz vocalist Julie Koenig returns to the Nocturne stage with Ben Hall (guitar) to celebrate the musical partnership of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, and their four beloved duet albums released between 1974 and 1986. Joining on bass is Alex Annan as they explore the free and improvisatory nature of this soulful music. Julie Koenig is an accomplished multi-genre vocalist, pianist, and educator based in Fort Collins, CO. Her sound is influenced by the traditions of jazz and blues; key inspirations include Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Anita O’Day, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell. Julie is currently an adjunct instructor of Applied Voice, Applied Piano, and Class Piano at Laramie County Community College (Cheyenne, WY), and instructor of voice and piano at Flourish Music Academy (Greeley, CO).