Natalie York Singer from Vienna, VA

"Natalie York is on the rise." Washingtonian Magazine Born and raised in the greater Washington DC area, Natalie York was embraced by the local scene. The Washington Post has called Natalie's debut "one of the best local releases of 2010," and praised her "soulful and warm vocals" and "sophisticated palette." Natalie has earned favorable comparisons to Grace Potter, Norah Jones, and Bonnie Raitt. She studied jazz at the University of Miami, where she met with bassist and collaborator James Quinlan and was the first graduate from the distinguished institution's Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program. York has garnered accolades for her quiet-fire aesthetic, a mix of contemporary folk and simmering Stax soul. But, for her sophomore record, PROMISES, she decided to do something bold – Natalie made a rock record with her Brooklyn-based band filtered through her distinct Americana vision. In addition to press plaudits and academic accomplisments, Natalie has established a highly credible artist profile through performing and working with such diverse talents as Jonny Lang, Bruce Hornsby, Shawn Colvin, Lamont Dozier, Jim Lauderdale, Jon Secada, and Phil Ramone. "This is great. Every song! Very soulful, loose, affecting vocals. Natalie has an alluring Macy Gray-esque husky quality, with interesting phrasing that keeps it ever interesting. Clever, quirky lyrics. Nice, dynamic arrangements and great production. This is a quantum leap forward for her, and I'm really impressed and proud of her. Fantastic job." -Bruce Hornsby on Natalie's most recent release, 'Promises'