Jim Phelps (b. 1954, Paris, Tennessee) is Associate Professor of Music at Northern Illinois University and Director of NIUCMS (NIU Computer Music Studios) and of the experimental/computer-music ensemble Annex Group in DeKalb. Dr.Phelps' music is performed frequently in the US and abroad at various venues, including SEAMUS and ICMA conferences, and is distributed on the BELLA, SEAMUS, CENTAUR, RADICAL TURF and THIRTEENTH labels. He composes primarily with/for computer-music systems, such systems often integrated with other resources. Currently he enjoys blending various styles of music while re-exploring the sonic world of rock, pop and other club musics, often incorporating his own performance on electric guitar.

Recent pieces include "RickLicks", for Rickenbacker "Hamburg" electric guitar, guitar processor and computer music on CD (also exists in version containing digital video component by Bart Woodstrup), "Twenty Down", for the Hamburg guitar, classical guitar and computer music on CD, "Kinda Like Gospel", for Rickenbacker, vocals, guitar processor and computer music and a music video piece titled "STARk Raving Red", featuring pop singer Luo Ting-Yi.

Phelps' first solo CD, ATALLMIRROR, on the THIRTEENTH label, was released in 2000 and features Blue Note recording artist Fareed Haque on guitars as well as internationally-renowned bass Myron Myers. The CD is comprised of solo guitar pieces (Haque), a multi-movement monodrama (Myers) as well as works for computer music on CD. The CD is available from EMF (Electronic Music Foundation) and from the composer.

On October 20 of 2004, in celebration of Phelps' 50th birthday, THIRTEENTH Records released his newest CD entitled "Hide Wind" under the name JULULU. Here, JULULU represents a group of artists who have only worked together, thus far, remotely: Phelps, Ms. Luo Ting-Yi (Shanghai), Bart Woodstrup (Chicago) and Mike Taylor (Chicago). In some respects JULULU is Phelps' "Plastic Ono Band" which John Lennon used to reflect various efforts, interests and people, at various times. Material found on "Hide Wind" is diverse and varies from sampled-based concrete electronic music to pop-influenced grooves.

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Ms. Luo Ting-Yi (b. 1981, Chongqing, China) began her musical studies at an early age at home, then continuing through high school and onto conservatory training in voice and piano at Sichuan Conservatory of Music in Chengdu, China. Since then she has continously been performing at various local and national venues throughout China. In 2003 she recorded her debut album, "When", on a Chinese Indie label. Ms. Luo holds a BS degree in International Marketing from Shanghai Business and Industry Institute and continues to perform as vocalist and pianist while pursuing endeavors in music business, having been involved in various Sony/Columbia recording projects serving in the role of Assistant Producer.