Jazz Articles about Julian Hartwell

About Julian Hartwell

Take Five With...

Take Five with Julian Hartwell

by AAJ Staff
April 20, 2017

About Julian Hartwell Julian Hartwell is a sought-after pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. He is inspired by many styles of music which all contribute to his distinctive sound, both solo and in a group setting. For the past 12 years he has performed throughout a wide swath of the Delaware Valley and Philly area--from jazz clubs to rock venues, music ministry to cocktail hours, weddings to jam sessions and everything in between, and now ...

Album Review

Julian Hartwell: The Julian Hartwell Project

Read "The Julian Hartwell Project" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
March 18, 2016

A regular performer throughout the Philadelphia, PA area over the last ten years, pianist/bandleader and educator Julian Hartwell, has brought together a band of young up-and-coming musicians from the area's vibrant jazz scene for the production of The Julian Hartwell Project, the group's self-titled, all-original debut album. Featuring eight original compositions, the music highlights a light ensemble that has little problem sounding like a formidable big band and use their high-octane approach to blend elements of R&B, funk and bebop ...