"It's a lovely record - poetic - romantic - excellent." "There is something mysteriously comforting about these songs that relax and fill you with soulful warmth." "Julian's musical and lyrical thoughts are a colourful spectrum in full flow". "This album is not just music, it's poetry as well. It will grab your heart and thoughts from the very start."
Early... Early Elton John, Welsh Male Voice Choirs (from my Dad), Mozart, Yamaha brightly coloured keyboards!
Later.... Acid Jazz, Paul Simon, John Lee Hooker, The Black Crowes, Counting Crows.
Then came Jazz.... Jason Rebello, Errol Garner, Harry Connick Jnr, Mingus, Sting, Miles, Pat Kelly
Later... Bjork, Septpiece, Orquestra Mahatma, Brahms, Rickie Lee Jones, Brothers Johnson
Then came a piano career.... Z-Star, Ben Reynolds, Basil Issac, Damien Hagge, Ben Hazelton, Dave Temple, Vezio Bacci, Frederico Portelli, Art Of Living Foundations musicians, Bev Lee Harling
And now.... Still Bjork, Jill Scott, Sidsel Enderson, Jeff Buckley, Ruben Gonzalez, Arvo Part, Beck, Bob Marley, D'Angelo, Bill Withers, Bobby McFarrin, Eddie Reader, Lakatos, Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, Astor Piazolla
“Julian’s expressive, warm and melt-in-the-mouth sounds will prove to be timeless. "
Since the age of sixteen, as a keyboard player, Julian has played hi-energy funk and afro-latin at London’s Cargo club as keyboard player with Basil Issac’s Black To Basic crew…..
- He has lead a Jazz Piano Trio backing Edinburgh darling Kate Dimbleby in her tours of the UK, Australia and New Zealand…..
- Has arranged and composed for Cambridge based drum ‘n bass outfit “Grizzly”…..
- Has toured Italy playing and arranging for EMI Italy’s ‘Z-STAR’…..
- Has produced and played for the gorgeous songstress Bev Lee Harling (www.myspace.com/bevleeharling)
- Currently working on a second project for Trevor Horn.
But writing songs has always been a passion.
2008 saw the emerging of a much cherished, beautifully crafted collection – his debut album, “My Precious Life”. Pieces that feature, not only wonderful musicianship, but a lyricism that is mature, thoughtful and intimate.
Following that release came the monthly residency in North London, "THE PRECIOUS SESSIONS", and The Super Fantastic Band was born - a group of friends - old and new - to create more beautiful music and vibrant, buzzy shows.
MAY 2009 - "THE PRECIOUS SESSIONS EP" - Recorded and produced in the Precious Music Studio, 5 tracks of classic sounding songs - epic, free and lush.
LIVE….…the sound is big, rootsy, passionate and full of smiles and with a spirit of adventure!...A chance to entertain and revive a more musical approach to a singer/songwriter show.
Think latin breaks leading into African grooves, following rock twists… all with a strong sense of jazz and soul!
Currently seeking Management and/or label for the EP.
Venues performed at include…
The Jazz Cafe Cargo Queen Elizabeth Hall The Bedford Bloomsbury Theatre Cobden Club Quasimodo (Berlin) Edinburgh Fringe Festival Our gigs are listed in Gig Guide Ltd Gigs, Bands and Music Venues at Gig Guide Ltd
THX 4 your great support !!! PLEASE check www.djshop.de for Klangkubik and the new release of the label owner himself !! To pre-listen go to www.soundcloud.com/klangkubik We search artists of electronic dance music !!
Well done my friend on all your hard work!! What a "superfantastic" EP you have!!! (see what I did there?!). What a priviledge and an honour to be a part of the whole experience! May all beautiful things come to you... N xx
Hi Joolz, am liking the page...good to catch up on your progress. I never did get a gig at the Bedford! Have a new demo up and would be honoured if you'd have a listen. Hope you're well. Best wishes to you and yours. Sam
Hey Jools, sorry for p!**!ng on your lucky plant. Glad it didn't affect your set at the Elgin last night. I really enjoyed it and catching up for a chat. Enjoy the residency down in Notting Hill and gimme a buzz if you get in early one day. Paul
Sweet'eart thanks for your gorgeous comment and for having me along to play at your various gigs over the past few weeks. Thoroughly enjoyed myself. Saw your comment today just when i needed a wee boost. Gawd it can be tough some days eh?!!
Love ya loads and maybe see you in Essex Friday night at High Barn.
Hi Jul hope alls well with you mate hope ur diggin the Beautiful Head remix. If anyone wants to check it out click my page for a listen Take care pal B-Boy 2 Soulman
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