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Imagine a continuously changing roundabout, where each round is different from the last. The inflow of influences create new outcomes. Traffic signs become irrelevant, the inner compass all the more tangible. 

I was raised by classical musicians, educated by jazz masters and surrounded by popular culture. All these influences naturally became part of me. In making this album, I tried to explore this diversity. Can a single Aria have many identities hidden inside, just waiting to be invented? What happens when you mix Bouzouki with Bazooka? When you play a swinging Fughetta? Can you mix instruments like a bassoon, electric guitar, trumpet, saxophone, piano, french horn, drums and double bass, which have never played together before? 

Questions like these inspired the music on Roundabout, my debut album, coming out on april 19th.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "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

  • "An original quest to a personal sound. Actually, Julian Schneemann has already found that sound. We will be hearing more from him!"

    Ivo Janssen concert pianist

CONCERTS

29 – 03 – 2015    16:00    MATSTER    LIONS JAZZ CLUB    HAARLEM

19- 04 – 2015    20:30    ROUNDABOUT RELEASE CONCERT    SPLENDOR    AMSTERDAM

07 – 05 – 2015    16:30    FINAL EXAM    CONSERVATORY OF AMSTERDAM    AMSTERDAM

JULIAN

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.

MATSTER

Julian is a member of the band MATSTER, the extension of drummer & composer Mats Voshol. This band plays fresh music, rooted in jazz and inspired by music with a strong beat.

ARRANGER

Besides composing and playing music, Julian is also an arranger. He has arranged for his own groups but has also worked with larger ensembles like the Netherlands Wind Ensemble.

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