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Julian Schneemann

Julian (1992) was raised by classical musicians, educated by jazz masters and surrounded by popular culture. All these influences naturally became part of him. In his piano playing and composing, Julian exploits this diversity with integrity and imagination.

"A truly gifted composer and pianist who adopts elements from pop, jazz and classical music in his own authentic and convincing way." - Theo Loevendie, composer/improviser

Awards

Winner of "Op weg naar het Nieuwjaarsconcert" 2011 (Dutch national composition competition).


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Album Review

Julian Schneemann: Roundabout

Read "Roundabout" reviewed by Budd Kopman


Pianist, composer and arranger Julian Schneemann must be given credit for his extreme ambition in the creation of his wonderful debut recording, Roundabout. Not only does he mix French horn and bassoon with the more “normal" jazz instruments to get a sound one does not often hear, he has mixed “classical" music with “jazz" so thoroughly that the result is neither and both. Furthermore, in today's track-oriented world, he has dared to produce an album that is a ...

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"A spectacular CD! Breathlessly I listened from beginning to end, the music is so diverse but at the same time so organic." - Ronald Brautigam, concert pianist

"A truly gifted composer and pianist who adopts elements from pop, jazz and classical music in his own authentic and convincing way." - Theo Loevendie, composer/improviser

"A stunning color palette. Impressive and well-balanced compositions combined with playful improvisations." - Harmen Fraanje, jazz pianist

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Caravan

Self-produced
2017

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Roundabout

Self Produced
2015

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Roundabout

From: Roundabout
By Julian Schneemann

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