Julian C

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.

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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:

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 Wallace, 8/22/2008, Wedding, Seattle, WA

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).

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• 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

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• 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

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