I Got Rhythm The Julian Bliss Septet

• 1 I Got Rhythm 03:04
• 2 S'Wonderful 03:07
• 3 Embraceable You 05:40
• 4 Strike Up the Band 03:49
• 5 Airmail Special 03:04
• 6 Slipped Disc 03:43
• 7 Fascinating Rhythm 02:53
• 8 Rose Room 04:22
• 9 Somebody Loves Me 02:46
• 10 A Smooth One 03:41
• 11 Soon 03:48
• 12 Sing Sing Sing 03:49
• Total Runtime 43:46

Info for I Got Rhythm

Following an acclaimed tribute album to Benny Goodman, the ‘King of Swing’, the Julian Bliss Septet returns with a new album that showcases the music of jazz legends, George and Ira Gershwin, and – by popular demand - some of Benny’s compositions and much-loved tunes.

The Julian Bliss Septet was formed in 2010 and quickly became known for their trademark inspiring jazz-fuelled shows which have captivated audiences across the globe. Their dazzling virtuosity, extraordinary musicianship and charming humour shines through their programmes of swing, Latin, American and jazz music. The band has played at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the world, including the famous Ronnie Scott’s and Wigmore Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Bermuda Jazz Festival and on multiple US tours to sold-out clubs and concert halls including Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center (New York).

Julian Bliss, clarinet
Neal Thornton, piano
Martin Shaw, trumpet
Colin Oxley, guitar
Tim Thornton, bass
Ed Richardson, drums
Lewis Wright, vibraphone

Julian Bliss
is one of the world’s finest clarinettists, excelling as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader and tireless musical explorer. He has inspired a generation of young players as creator of his Conn-Selmer range of affordable clarinets, and introduced a substantial new audience to his instrument.

Julian started playing the clarinet aged 4, going on to study at the University of Indiana and in Germany under Sabine Meyer. ​

In recital and chamber music he has played at most of the world’s leading festivals and venues including Wigmore Hall and Lincoln Center. He has appeared as soloist with a range of international orchestras including São Paolo Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Paris, Auckland Philharmonia, BBC Philharmonic, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras. ​

In 2010 he established the Julian Bliss Septet, inspired by Benny Goodman, and released the first Septet album in 2012. They have performed to packed houses at Ronnie Scott’s (London), the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam) and across the USA, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, and have gone on to explore the music of Gershwin and his Tin Pan Alley contemporaries. ​

Album releases include his recording of Mozart and Nielsen’s concertos with the Royal Northern Sinfonia. His latest chamber discs include David Bruce’s Gumboots for clarinet and string quartet, plus the Mozart and Weber quintets, with the Carducci Quartet.

Recent highlights include concerto performances with the Northern Chamber Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, an extensive US tour with his septet, and concerts with the Carducci Quartet.

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