................The JazzBites Show ..............

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

JULIAN SMITH

CLASS ACT

With a classically-trained background gained at the Birmingham Conservatoire in the early 90s, Julian Smith soon earned a formidable reputation as an accomplished musician playing in top show orchestras around the United Kingdom including the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company.

An articulate performer on both bassoon and soprano saxophone, Julian went on to impress music mogul Simon Cowell with his distinctive neo-classical style when he appeared on the television show in 2009, and his abilities as a performer were highlighted when he was invited to play on stage with his hero, smooth Jazz saxophonist Kenny G, at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

With 6 albums to his credit, Julian has played privately by invitation for His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, in London, and travels the around the world on an almost weekly basis entertaining audiences on international cruises which take him from America to New Zealand and everywhere in between.

[Image: Courtesy of www.Juliansmithsax.co.uk]

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Julian's CDs are available to purchase via his website at MUSIC

Video Clip showing Julian Smith jamming with his idol Jazz saxophonist KENNY G

Britain's Got Talent 2009 video featuring Julian on stage performing in front of Judges -
Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, and Amanda Holden.STAR QUALITY

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[Photo: Courtesy www.juliansmithsax.co.uk]

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