AGE: 39
FROM: Birmingham
JOB: Private music teacher/ Freelance musician
TALENT: Saxophone player
BACKGROUND:
Julian has been playing the tenor sax since he was 14. He had a couple of lessons at school to learn the basics before teaching himself from there. He is currently a saxophone and clarinet teacher although he used to also teach the bassoon. He teaches every weekend. He plays crossover classical music similar to Il Divo.
He has been working for years to become successful and has performed at pubs and restaurants in and around Birmingham. He would love to play larger arenas including theatres, and wants to be the centre of attention where everyone is focused on him.
When he plays in restaurants due to the hustle and noise Julian feels he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. He started playing on a regular saxophone and has progressed to a tenor sax over the past 15 years. He decided to play the tenor sax as it’s a unique instrument. His main influence is Kenny G and would love to be as well known.
JUDGES COMMENTS:
Simon – YES. Julian the whole idea of this show is to find someone who needs a break but has huge talent – we’ve found it with you; Beautiful choice of music, someone called Kenny G – I like
Amanda – YES.Beautiful soul, stunning, you are gorgeous to boot; you touch my heart
Piers – YES. Your very, very cool, we’ve been blown away BUT we’ve had a lot of good acts
Graham
Julian/Joolz is a talent. I've been into his playing for a couple of years and within my circle several of us have seen him around the Midlands - Ashbourne, Burton, Bromsgrove and Wolverhampton. Now he deserves a national/international break that corresponds with his style and ability. And all this stuff about deceiving people on BGT is nonsense. The show is about Britain's talent, not new talent. it is not the X Factor. He showcased his talent, and the result showed he was right to do so. Hopefully it will now be onwards and upwards. We're looking forward to the inevitable album - although Julian don't become too mainstream, give it some edge.Lise
Julian Smith WOW Album is needed ASAP, I could listen to him play the sax all night. Amazing. When can we see him in concert??? Lise xAnonymous
Julian Smith is fantastic... He gives me chills everytime I hear him play. He is an extraordinary talent! I will buy the CD and so will millions of others! He is the real deal! Julian - I really hope you get the career you dream of. You deserve it!Anonymous
Want to buy any C.D. Julian Smith can make, fantastic music, love it can't get enough of it. He should have won Britain's Got Talent.cherry walton
Julian, this is a long shot as my company would like to talk to you with a view to booking you for an event at The Dorchester, London. We think you are incredible and need to speak with you. You can contact us by email: cherry@eventsol.co.uk We hope to hear from you.mick cowley
julian , consider playing acka bilks stranger on the shore as your next entry, as it was and still is a classic piece.....mick cowleyLinda
Julian Smith is truly an amazing artist. I watch his video performance over and over. I want more! I can't stop thinking about and hearing his talent, and am so hopeful he will become the star he deserves to be.Anonymous
Here we have somone, who already has/had a record deal with sony, has played with various famous people, does lots of gigs has the money rolling in, has the stage name Joolz Gianni, and is basicaly pulling the wool over peoples eyes. Appaling. He's a pro that's been playing the jazz scene for years (and still does) with some of the biggest names in jazz to large audiences, despite what he said on the show.Alan D
'Julian Smith' could be Britains answer to 'Kenny G.' I, for one, would certainy like buy any CD he makes, an amazing performance.peter schwarz
Amazing... I want to dream with that amazing soundAnonymous
I thought I was dreaming, the best I've ever heard or seen on Britain's Got Talent>Post new comment