Joyce E. Yuille Biography
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“Joyce has a style that is sharp, convincing and
striking. Capable of delivering a powerful impact
without the additional vocal aerobics.” Veronica
Benigno, La Voce (Italy), September 9, 2011
Gospel, jazz, soul and blues are the backgrounds of Joyce
Yuille. Starting her venture into the world as a runway model she eventually
found her true path…The union between her soul, love of music and God
given talent as a singer. Being born in New York City has definitely taught
her the art of entertainment. A mixture of multi ethnicity that only a city
like New York can offer, a melting pot that has aided in her creativity and
way to approach life. Accepting everyone as they are and always striving to
share a dream and vision.
Extremely influenced by diverse styles of music not to mention she was
born in the same neighborhood as the legendary Tito "Mambo King", Puente.
Her admiration for divas such as Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, Etta James
and all time favorite, Phyllis Hyman, have influenced her to create a
personal style that is respectfully appreciated and admired by her
audience. Nonetheless, her heart and soul is the key during her
performances, her gift to touch the public profoundly and always leave
them with a “special feeling” and something warm to take home.
In her teens, Joyce entered into one of the most prestigious high schools in
New York City, which was introduced to the world in the film "FAME". It was
during her attendance at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of The Music
and the Performing Arts where she began to focus on studying music.
Eventually relocating to Milan Italy, she united with two local musicians and
formed the group 3*D. The group recorded a version of Toto’s Georgy Porgy
and the track was stylishly remixed by JP “Bluey” Maunick of Incognito
fame and by Steve Lyon (Paul McCartney, Tears for Fears, The Cure). With
the latter remixing the whole project entitled “Deep Inside” on
Sony/Tristar. After reaching commercial success in The United States with
the “single” the group unfortunately faced difficulties and was forced to
retire.
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However, that didn’t stop her as she continued on a road that would bring
her many other opportunities.
Joyce has been fortunate to work with many well-known Italian and
international artists such as Paolo Conte, Randy Crawford, Ron, Donna
Summer, Laura Pausini, Elio e Le Storie Tese, Andrea Mingardi, The Blues
Bros.Band, Eddie Floyd, Ronan Keating, Flavio Boltro, along with many
other well known Italian jazz artist and the celebrated disco diva Gloria
Gaynor with whom she had a six year role as a backing singer throughout
her Italian and European tours. There have also been a few appearances on
Italian television such as for RAI and Mediaset and her voice has been
featured on a number of commercial and radio jingles.
Nonetheless, Joyce’s smooth and more profound vocal talents are far more
easily recognized in jazz which is her primary genre and blues/soul where
she has demonstrated her get down “nitty-gritty” style.
Joyce still continues to demonstrate her talents and more than often
performs at numerous jazz and blues festivals in Italy and around Europe.
She has participated at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), Five
consecutive editions of the Rapperswil Blues & Jazz Festival (Switzerland),
Treviso Blues Festival (Italy), Jazz Is Back (Croatia), Donne in Jazz (Italy),
Mara Jazz Festival (Italy), Alma Jazz Festival (Italy), Ferrara in Jazz (Italy),
Jazz Sotto Le Stelle Festival(Italy), World Music Festival on the Beach
(Italy), Ascona Jazz Festival Switzerland), Trasimeno Blues Festival (Italy),
Mantova Music Festival (Italy), ISEO Jazz Festival (Italy), MITO Settembre
Musica (Italy).
In addition she has been on the stages of well known clubs and prestigious
venues as such as the Sporting Club (Nice), Baluardo Della Cittadella
(Modena), The Corner-Inverness Live (Treviso), BP Club (Zagreb), Bravo
Caffè (Bologna), La Scuderia (Bologna) along with “SOLD OUT”
performances at La Salumeria Della Musica (Milano) and the BLUE NOTE
(Milano) …. In addition to many other events in Italy and around Europe.
Her vocal style, sultry wittiness and on stage energy is sure to capture the
attention of any and everyone. An intense charisma that touches and falls
deep into the hearts of all who listen.
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