Julphan Tilapornputt

​​Originally from Thailand, Jazz guitarist Julphan Tilapornputt studied guitar performance at the Berklee College of Music where he was recipient of a Music Writing and Composition scholarship. Julphan recently received a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies at NYU's Steinhardt school. Julphan currently resides in New York City, and regularly leads performances in New York, Boston and Thailand. Combining an intriguing mix of influences, Julphan's music features sophisticated guitar-centric compositions mixing classical elements and jazz improvisation. All of these things are on display on the trio's debut album, “Inspired,” released in 2012 in USA and Thailand, and reviewed on AllAboutJazz.com. Album release concerts were hosted in Boston and Bangkok, Thailand, including the prestigious The King of Thailand Anniversary Concert in 2012. In 2014, Julphan performed his original music and was interviewed by Starstage, a notable Thai television show. In 2016, Julphan scheduled to release his second CD with his new quartet in July 3

Julphan has performed with Tewan Supsanyakorn, legendary Thai jazz saxophonist and has studied with jazz masters such as Adam Rogers. Joe Lovano, Peter Bernstein, Mick Goodrick, Jean-Michel Pilc and Tim Miller.

Awards

Berklee Writing and Composition Scholarship

Gear

Godin A6, Fender Deluxe, Boss RE-20

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