Julian Hartwell & Jakub Cirkl Quartet: Live in Prague (October 2018)

Needless to say, the local cats could play!!! Thus herein lies a standard-heavy set (and then some) with a choice selection of classic JHP cuts, interspersed with a fair amount of infamous #Julesbanter for good measure. Despite any language barriers and the impossibility of navigating the winding streets of Prague even with a smartphone during my visit, I think it safe to say all speaking the language of Jazz here forged a common bond, even an (albeit fleeting) overseas brotherhood on the stage of U Stare Pani this special June evening. 

If you enjoy what you hear please consider a donation of $10 or more to offset the expenses of booking a self-funded tour with no manager, booking agent, or label deal....and if by some stroke of fortune you ever find yourself in Prague, do yourself a favor and look up where the aforementioned cats may be playing, cause you won't regret it!!!

Julian Hartwell

Jakub Cirkl - Alto Saxophone

Julian Hartwell - Piano

Luan Goncalves - Upright Bass

Petr Nohavica - Drumset

Recorded live at U Stare Pani jazz club on June 5th, 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic.

1. Monk's Dream (T. Monk) 07:20

2. Bernie's Tune (B. Miller) 09:09

3. The Night has a Thousand Eyes (Arr. J. Hartwell) 10:06

4. #Julesbanter pt. 1 01:11

5. My Shining Hour (H. Arlen) 06:47

6. Wave (A.C. Jobim) 10:39

7. Moment's Notice (J. Coltrane) 07:41

8. #Julesbanter pt. 2 01:08

9. Street Dreams 09:59

10. #Julesbanter pt. 3 00:36

11. Modal Madness 08:00

12. C.T.A. (J. Heath) 09:09

Recorded with ZOOM H2. Mixed in my home studio.

All compositions by Julian Hartwell at Julian Hartwell Music 2018 (ASCAP) unless otherwise credited.

The Julian Hartwell Project - The Julian Hartwell Project (2016)

The first effort from The Julian Hartwell Project showcases a distinctive blend of high-energy original music by composer and arranger Julian Hartwell and his band of up-and-coming players. Featuring a cadre of rising talent from the Philly jazz scene, many members of the quintet/sextet group are recent graduates of Temple University's Boyer College of Music jazz studies program, and lend a youthful, vibrant approach to the varied tight-knit arrangements throughout the record. 

Cinematic, funky, evocative, soulful and swinging…this all-original debut injects fresh lifeblood into the contemporary jazz scene and points to a bright future for the promising group known shorthand as “The JHP”. 

“Well worth a sample and repeated spins, The Julian Hartwell Project offers a splendid slice of straight ahead jazz delivered with a fresh new sound…a gifted pianist leading a group of young talented players in their first recording together, this is one musical project that begs for an encore.” 
– Ed Blanco, All About Jazz 

“This is feel good music that doesn’t get too unapproachable like so many jazz groups get, making music that appeals not only to the head, but to the heart as well…It’s a fresh take on original jazz music, that somehow manages to sound like something old school AND brand new at the same time.” 
-Mark Weber, Mark Weber Music Blog 

“…A broad range of musical perception.” 
– Dick Metcalf, ‘Doctor Jazz’ of Improvijazzation Nation Blog

www.julianhartwellmusic.com

1. Street Dreams 10:06

2. Doubleshot 05:32

3. The Minotaur 07:53

4. It's The New 07:50

5. Stranger Now 05:16

6. Stay Easy Bro 07:46

7. Say No More 08:15

8. KnewBlews 10:40

Released November 5, 2016 

The Julian Hartwell Project features: 

Julian Hartwell - Piano & Rhodes 

Jake Kelberman - E. Guitar 

Noah Hocker - Trumpet 

Seth Ebersole - Tenor & Soprano Saxophone 

Harry Forlenza-bailey - Trombone 

Paul Horner - E. Bass 

Jon Cannon - Upright Bass 

Tom Cullen - Drums 

All songs composed and arranged by Julian Hartwell (ASCAP), all rights reserved. 

Copyright Julian Hartwell Music 2015. 

All tracks recorded by Dash Williams at Boyer Studios, Temple University. 

Mixed and Mastered by Jeff Hiatt and Rob Shaffer at Turtle Studios, Philadelphia, PA