Julie Coryell was a jazz author, manager, and singer. Most notably, she collaborated with photographer Laura Friedman on the book “Jazz Rock Fusion: The People, The Music,” published in 1978. She was married to guitarist Larry Coryell, and co-wrote and performed on several of his recordings. She is also the mother of Julian Coryell. Julie passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2009 at the age of 61.