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Julien Hucq

Julien Hucq “has an astonishing performance style” exclaims Jazz Corner. Quickly becoming a
household name, Julien’s rise can be attributed to his versatility as a world-class saxophonist
and composer, which resonates across cultures and generations. Critics have raved about his
latest jazz release, Light Blue, describing it as “magnificent”, “superlative”, “graceful”,
“beautiful”, “energetic”, “upbeat” “sophisticated.” His work balances the “old-fashioned” with
a “modern and creative twist” to make timeless classics with the best in the industry. Julien is a
native of Belgium and has lived in New York City since 2012. He has extensively toured and
performed in Europe. Julien has recorded 9 albums and numerous EPs as a leader and producer
that included numerous original compositions and unique arrangements. Julien has
collaborated with artists of all backgrounds to compose, record and perform nationally and
internationally.


Julien received a Master of Arts degree in 2013 from the Aaron Copland School of Music,
Queens College, City University of New York. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from
Conservatoire de Lausanne, in Switzerland, and his Diplôme d’Etudes Musicales from
Conservatoire National de la Région de Paris, CNR, France.


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