This exciting Merfangle album [ MJMSCD2020 ] finds Julian on Clarinet & Saxophones sharing the stage with sensational pianist Neil Angilley,
Canadian Guitar Star Dominic Ashworth, Bass Ace Chris Dodd , unique drum stylist Mike Bradley and the stunning Jacqui Hicks on vocals .
Melodic tunes on this pulsating hour-long session include ; ‘After You’ve Gone’ , ‘Air Mail Special’ ‘Someday We’ll All Be Free’ , ‘Pequenita’, ‘The Firefly’ . ‘Falling in Love with Love’ , ‘ Everything must Change’ , Hopscotch, ‘LA Sunset’ , ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’ .
Julian Marc Stringle was voted ‘BEST CLARINETTIST’ at the ‘BRITISH JAZZ AWARDS’ 2019
Julian's aptly-named ‘Dream Band’ has been the most popular box-office jazz draw at London’s Chickenshed Theatre for over 25 years .
Due to the catastrophe that is Covid 19, it could be a very long time before Julian’s loyal Chickenshed fan-base can see his remarkable ensemble of virtuoso instrumentalists playing ‘live’ at the theatre .
However, Julian’s record company Merfangle Music has released a nostalgic ‘live’ CD entitled ‘Julian Marc Stringle and the Dream Band – 'LIVE AT CHICKENSHED' . It is a superb recording of one of the groups many sell-out sessions at the venue, and also features Julian’s favourite vocalist Jacqui Hicks .
I have followed Julian’s progress since he was a boy . Every time I hear him he gets better and better . I can hear his influences, but, with his beautiful delicate sound and perfect time, he really is ‘his own man’. With this album Julian has really arrived !
Julian is a breathtaking clarinet player with faultless technique, inate harmonic judgement, and his own distinctive melifluous sound . He is a consummate artist, whose life has been dedicated to his craft. Today, his place among the ranks of the all- time great clarinettists is assured.
Julian has a very rare talent and a great band. I'm a big fan !
Julian is now one of the world’s great clarinet players – right up there with Eddie Daniels!
A wonderful talent ! A marvellous clarinettist ! In my eyes he’s a jazz great already . This CD is super! Congratulations Jules !
Julian is an outstanding talent. His playing, singing and composing are all equally impressive. His music, youth and good looks could attract a whole new young audience to jazz
Julian is an immense talent! Probably the best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for several decades. His playing has ‘world class’ written all over it.
Julian is a thoroughly engaging and vibrant clarinettist. He’s got it all - sound, technique, ideas and feeling!
I really appreciate your taste and choice of music Julian. Your singing and playing are beautiful. Keep on doing it!