Julian Phillips - Boogie Woogie Piano

Pianist Julian Phillips presents an evening of boogie-woogie.

Julian began teaching himself to play Boogie Woogie at the age of 14, influenced by and interpreting the music of Jimmy Yancey, Montana Taylor, Leroy Carr, ‘Cripple’ Clarence Lofton and Clarence ‘Pinetop’ Smith. He is well known for his accordion playing, an instrument that blends seamlessly with the swing and rhythm of Boogie Woogie. He has played at festivals and concerts all over Europe and America and was one of the founders of the UK Boogie Woogie Festival, which used to be held annually in Sturminster Newton.