Julian Argüelles
Julian Argüelles | |
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Argüelles at Aarhus Jazz Festival, Denmark 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Julian Crook Argüelles |
| Born | 28 January 1966 Lichfield, Staffordshire, England |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Edition, Basho, Whirlwind Recordings |
| Website | julianarguelles |
Julian Argüelles (born 28 January 1966) is an English jazz saxophonist.
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.