Artist Biography
Saxophonist Julian Velasco makes contemporary music with inspiration from diverse genres, including jazz; in his own words, his artistic vision "aspires to reflect and celebrate the plurality of our society." He has premiered more than 50 new works. Velasco has been especially visible at festivals and events oriented toward new music. Among the artists with whom Velasco has collaborated on new music are vocalist Nathalie Joachim, the PRISM Quartet, and jazz bassist Ron Carter. He has also appeared with conventional symphony orchestras. In 2022, Velasco released his debut album, As We Are, backed by pianist Winston Choi.
Hometown
Whittier, CA, United States
Genre
Classical