Julian Argüelles
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Julian Argüelles (born 28 January 1966) is an English jazz saxophonist.[1][2]
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Birth name | Julian Crook Argüelles |
Born | (1966-01-28) 28 January 1966 (age 58) Lichfield, Staffordshire, England |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1984–present |
Labels | Edition, Basho, Whirlwind Recordings |
Website | julianarguelles |
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He is best known for his work during the 1980s and '90s with the ensemble Loose Tubes. Argüelles has also worked extensively as a solo performer and with American and European musicians. His music combines British contemporary jazz infused with Spanish rhythms, South African grooves, brass band and classical influences. He was awarded a fellowship from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for his services to jazz in 2017 and received a Parliamentary Jazz Award (2016) for his album Let It Be Told.[citation needed]