Julian Joseph
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Julian Joseph is a jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger and broadcaster. Over the past two decades, Joseph has established himself as a jazz performer, whether it be solo, in his all-star big band, trio, quartet, forum project band or electric band.
Joseph's style combines a respect for the modern developments in jazz piano with its history. He works in both contemporary and traditional situations with his music. He is also active in jazz education, helping to form the jazz syllabus for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in Great Britain.
Joseph has four albums, one single, and one soundtrack to his credit, and has focused on live performance, composing, broadcasting and teaching. He performed at the 2003 London Jazz Festival and also hosts several radio shows on BBC Radio 3 including the celebrated "Jazz Legends". He has also made two jazz series for Meridian TV, a jazz series for Sky TV's Artsworld Channel and recently completed the documentary A Festival Of Jazz Piano for BBC Television in Wales directed by Celia Lowenstein.