Julie Bonk

Julie Bonk is a native of Michigan and studied piano and music from the age of four. Julie has been winning piano competitions since childhood.

Julie picked up her love for Jazz while attending Interlochen Academy of the Arts. She furthered her Jazz studies at The University of North Texas and received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Jazz Studies and performed for the one o'clock Jazz Band.

Julie has always been in high demand and has performed with such notables as Bob Hope, Fred Raulston, Dave Sporney, John Lindenau, Buggs Henderson, The Supremes, The Drifters, The Platters, Sherm Mitchell, Z.Z. Hill, Vernon Garrett, Chris Calloway, and more. She toured with The Shirelles, The Coasters, The Penguins, and Little Eva.

Julie also has spent many years teaching others, and has had the pleasure of working with many budding talents over twenty-plus years in music education. Notable students include Norah Jones, Amy Abbott (American Chills), Mark Love and Matt Mixa. Julie's performance expertise remains in high demand among Dallas' high society for private parties and weddings, and she fills in a full schedule with occasional appearances at local clubs and restaurants.

Audio Clips
Wedding Ceremony - Solo
Fire and Rain - Solo
Stairway to Heaven - Solo
The Nearness of You - Solo
Trio
Quartet

"Dear Carol, I wanted to write sooner but I have a full house yet! I want to thank you very much for Julia. She was realy WONDERFUL! We were very, very happy with her. Beside being a great pianist, she is a delightful person! Definitely I am going to recomend you and her for future events. I know that someone in my party has already requested your phone to hire Julia for another party soon to be. Again, thank you very much for ALL your help!"
Teresa Larson, June 2008