JSL

Some liner notes from the original 2006 CD…

Julie-Ann Rayner - Vocals
Sherie Brown - Vocals, piano, keyboards
Leonie Jull (nee Rayner) - Vocals
and
Cameron Jull - Drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitars and electric guitars

JSL first sang together in 1988, and since then we’ve enjoyed singing for church services, weddings, Christmas carols, baby dedications, anniversaries and concerts. At various times we’ve also had the pleasure of singing with our friends Paul Fua and Lee-Anne Courtney. We are delighted that Lee-Anne was able to record with us, singing lead vocals on Not My Will and harmonies on The Water Is Wide.

As the years passed, we kept saying that we would love to record a few of the songs we’ve sung “one day”. Eventually, in 2001, we stopped talking about the idea and actually pressed the record button. There were a few obstacles that hindered the process: geographical separations, very busy work lives, parenting responsibilities, noisy recording locations - life! But we persisted, completing one stage after the other, and are delighted that finally, in 2006, we can hold this CD in our hands.

Thanks to Bennett Toatetolu for allowing us to record one of his songs, and special thanks to our parents, partners and friends for their support, assistance and encouragement. Our lives have been blessed by music, friendship and the joy of singing. We wish the same for you.

Produced and mixed by Cameron Jull and JSL.
Photography and artwork by Kieran Crowley