Julian Argüelles

Julian Argüelles
Argüelles at Aarhus Jazz Festival, Denmark 2017
Background information
Birth nameJulian Crook Argüelles
Born (1966-01-28) 28 January 1966
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1984–present
LabelsEdition, Basho, Whirlwind Recordings
Websitejulianarguelles.com

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.