Let Julian C be your choice for the perfect Classical Guitar at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Julian C will travel up to 100 miles from Seattle, Washington.
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DESCRIPTION:
Intimate Spanish, flamenco, and baroque classical guitar; the sweet sounds and rhythms of Brazil including Bossa Nova and Samba; jazz standards and 'Django' style hot gypsy swing,Tango, European / French, and Flamenco jazz.
IN ADDITION TO SOLO GUITAR, JULIAN PERFORMS WITH SMALL GROUPS
'DOS GUITARRAS' - DUO / TRIO (two guitars, latin percussion) 'HOT CLUB SEATTLE' -GYPSY JAZZ (bass, 2nd guitar or accordion).
From studies in classical guitar with Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Guillermo Fierens (a student of Segovia) and over 28 years performing experience, Julian's performances include most of the Northwest's finest hotels, clubs, and theaters (performing four years at Serafina and the Hyatt Regency and the Sorrento).
Julian is adjunct music faculty at Seattle Pacific University, has performed on many CD recordings, and at regional festivals including Bumbershoot.
More about Julian C:
Julian has performed in Mallorca, Spain, and Scotland, Tahiti, Mexico and Canada, and appeared as a guest artist on television. He has accompanied Rosemary Clooney and Cab Calloway.
Accompanied such notables as Rosemary Clooney, Phil Woods, Ed Ames, Little Anthony, Kenny Garrett, Robert Merrill, Patrice Muncell of the New York Metropolitan Opera ,The Mills Brothers and Cab Calloway.
Recorded his debut CD Sonoroso - latin jazz (2004)
Julian C Trio on Northwest Passage CD and as guest artist on Skye Cantrell's CD Blame it On My Youth (2003), jazz vocalist Lincoln Briney's CD, Five (1996), recorded with saxophone great Freddy Greenwell (1998), and on vocalist Janis Mann's CD A Little Moonlight(1997), and as accompanist on Ladino Romanzas.
Praise for Julian C:
Tiffany & Co. has been hiring Julian Catford for events at our downtown Seattle location for almost 10 years now. We continue to turn to him year after year, because we know we can always rely on him to set the right mood for each event from the moment we open our doors!
Jenny Haight | Client Development Coordinator | Tiffany & Co.
We were very pleased with your music for our event. You showed up on time, had a great set up with sound equipment and the music was very well liked. I will continue to use you at events for our hospital and recommend you for anyone interested.
Mark Eggleston | Director Hospitality Services
Overlake Hospital Medical Center Bellevue WA
Composed & Performed Music for CD's: French, Italian German and Spanish in 10 minutes a day. AUDIO CD's available on Amazon, Borders etc...
Studied and performed with Brazilian musicians; Arnaldinho do Cavaco, Guinga, Marcos Silva, Hamilton de Holanda, Carlos Oliveira. Studied classical guitar with Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Guillermo Fierens (a student of Segovia).
Contact me for more music samples or information.
SONG LIST:
PARTIAL LIST of SONGS
Corcovado - bossa nova - A C Jobim
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Brigas Nuncas Mais - A C Jobim
El Choclo - tango - trad.
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velasquez
Sons de Carilhoes - Pernambuco
Romanza (Spanish folk song) - anonymous
Jesu Joy of mans desiring - Bach
Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Tarrega
Asturias (Leyenda) - Albeniz
Sabor A Mi - Alvaro Carrillo
Prelude in d minor - Bach
One Note Samba - A C Jobim
Meditation - A C Jobim
Preludes - Villa Lobos
Norwegian Wood - Beatles
Alegrias - flamenco/trad
Manha de Carnival (Bossa Nova) - L Bonfa
Ave Maria - Schubert
Variations on the Magic Flute(Mozart) - Fernando Sor
Minuet - Allegro - Andantino - Fernando Sor
Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega
Cello Suite No. 1 - Bach
Study in Aminor & Amajor - Carcassi
Etudes - - Villa Lobos
Girl From Ipanima - C. Jobim
The Shadow of Your Smile - Mercer
Capricho Arabe - F. Sor
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
The Days of Wine and Roses - H. Mancini
All the Things We Are - Hammerstein/Kern
Willow Weep for Me - Ann Ronell
Malaguena - Flamenco
La Comparsita - Tango
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Thank you for enhancing the experience of all our guests by setting the mood for a great evening. Many people commented on what a great guitarist you are. Thanks again, we'll definitely keep you in mind for future events and would recommend to anyone wanting to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any occasion.
--Luis S. Edmonds, WA 9/19/2008
Julian was stellar. His talent so evident and his demeanor so easy.
It was the perfect fit for our event (son's wedding). I had no doubt that our choice was the right one. Our family and guests were so impressed. The mood was relaxed and fun and the music just elevated the whole ambience to an even higher level. We thank Julian for his professionalism and his gift of music. He is forever part of the memories made on this special day.
--Julie W. Seattle, WA 8/22/2008
Julian was tremendous. He is a skilled musician with a ton of character and professionalism. I booked him for a conference I ran... I wish he live in Chicago where I live, work and plan more events ... I would hire him for all of time!
--Brian L. Seattle, WA 9/26/2008
Please note, in addition to Seattle, Julian C also serves the surrounding towns of Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Port Gamble, Suquamish, Edmonds, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Bremerton, Kingston, Lynnwood, Poulsbo, Redmond, Everett, Port Orchard, Renton, Indianola, Silverdale, Woodinville, Keyport, Vashon, Issaquah, Olalla, Rollingbay, Snohomish, Hansville, Kent, Mukilteo, Seabeck and many other locations in and around the Seattle area.