Born in Louisiana, Jules began his career when he was only twelve years old, organizing bands and playing lead saxophone for audiences in and around his home town. After a stint in the US Air Force and then traveling throughout the US, Europe and Asia, Jules settled in San Francisco and has been a Bay Area favorite for over thirty years. His career spans over three decades of shared studio and stage with such luminaries as Ray Charles, Boz Scaggs, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Earl Grant, Elvin Bishop, Art Garfunkel and Doctor Hook. Jules especially enjoys performing live in which his varied styles, techniques and ability to play to almost any audience can be heard. "Outstanding Jazz Musician" - honored by the San Francisco Cabaret Gold Awards "Best Reed Player" - awarded the BAMMIES