Saxophonist Julian Argüelles has established himself as one of Europe’s very finest jazz musicians. He has recently completed four hugely successful years as part of the world renowned Frankfurt Radio Big Band and as a soloist he regularly performs with internationally celebrated musicians including Tim Berne, Hermeto Pascoal, Steve Swallow, John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Dave Liebman, Jim Black, Peter Erskine, Django Bates, John  Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Carla Bley.

As a composer Julian’s individualistic, stylish and highly original compositions have earned him commissions by ensembles which include the NDR Big Band (Hamburg), HR Big Band (Frankfurt), The Apollo Saxophone Quartet, Bath International Festival, the Fontanella Recorder Consort and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.
Despite his busy performing schedule, Julian maintains a strong commitment to teaching. He holds regular positions at the Royal Academy of Music and Trinity College of Music in London and the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. His Octet is currently Ensemble in Residence at the University of York.

At the age of fourteen Julian began touring with the European Community Big Band. He quickly gained recognition as a highly original talent and in 1985 he went on to join the now legendary 21-piece UK big band 'Loose Tubes', performing with them for four years and appearing on two albums.
In 1986 Julian was awarded the prestigious Pat Smythe award for young musicians.
In 1990 the Julian Argüelles Quartet, with pianist John Taylor,recorded their first CD "Phaedrus".
From 1995 for three consecutive years Julian’s CD releases were each voted “CD Of The Year” by the Independent On Sunday.
His second CD "Home Truths" (1995) featured Mike Walker on guitar, Martin France on drums and Steve Swallow on electric bass.
"Scapes" (1996) featured his brother Steve Argüelles on drums.
The album "Skull View”(1997) originated as a BBC commission to compose sixty minutes of music for a new band to be premiered at the 1996 Bath Festival. Julian formed an Octet which included former Loose Tubes' keyboardist and composer Django Bates and the music became his fourth album.

In 1999 Julian released his first album for Provocateur records; the critically acclaimed "Escapade”. His second album for the same label some 5 years later, was the much anticipated "As Above So Below" - a large scale work for jazz and classical musicians featuring the 20-piece Trinity College of Music String Ensemble. The album evolved from a commission that was originally performed in Saint Wendredas Church in March in the Fenlands. The album is charged with a wide range of emotional and melodic surprises.
His CD "Partita" was recorded in New York and features Tom Rainey on drums and Michael Formanek on bass.
In January 2009 a solo CD "Inner Voices" was released on the Portuguese label TOAP and in May 2009 a CD "Momenta" was released on Basho Records, London, featuring music composed by Julian for the Frankfurt Radio big Band.
His second trio CD "Ground rush" also recorded in New York, and again with Tom Rainey and Mickael Formanek, was released in 2010.
 
"One is left almost speechless with admiration" THE INDEPENDENT