Julian Argüelles

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Born 28 January 1966.

Julian Argüelles

Biography

Julian Argüelles (born 28 January 1966 in Birmingham, UK) is a saxophonist. He is a member of the HR Big Band in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Argüelles started playing with big bands including the European Community Big Band that toured throughout Europe. In 1984 he moved to London. He studied briefly at Trinity College of Music before joining the much acclaimed band Loose Tubes, staying with them for four years and recording two albums. In 1986 he received the prestigious Pat Smythe award for young musicians.

The first album by Julian Argüelles, Phaedrus, featured pianist John Taylor. The second CD Home Truths was a quartet which included Steve Swallow.

Argüelles has worked with musicians drawn from around the world including Archie Shepp, Tim Berne, Hermeto Pascoal, Steve Swallow, John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Peter Erskine, Chris McGregor, Evan Parker, Mike Gibbs, John Scofield, Carla Bley, Dudu Pukwana, Arturo Sandoval, and Giorgio Gaslini. Julian is also a member of several big bands including The Kenny Wheeler Big Band, Django Bates' Delightful Precipice and Colin Towns' Mask Orchestra.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Inner Voices 2009

    Review of Inner Voices

    Reviewed by Colin Buttimer

    Playfully inventive and richly rewarding.
  2. Partita 2006

    Review of Partita

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    Latest offering from eclectic UK saxophonist in cahoots with Tim Berne's rhythm...
  3. As Above So Below 2004

    Review of As Above So Below

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    British saxophonist adds a string ensemble to his customary octet line-up for his...

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