Dave Shepherd
I have followed Julian’s progress since he was a boy . Every time I hear him he gets better and better . I can hear his influences, but, with his beautiful delicate sound and perfect time, he really is ‘his own man’. With this album Julian has really arrived !
Julian is an outstanding talent. His playing, singing and composing are all equally impressive. His music, youth and good looks could attract a whole new young audience to jazz
Stringle’s clarinet sound is exquisite; it has freshness, sparkle and a flute-like softness. At times he makes the clarinet sound re-invented. This breathtaking young clarinettist offers a future for the instrument in the jazz front line
Julian is a breathtaking clarinet player with faultless technique, inate harmonic judgement, and his own distinctive melifluous sound . He is a consummate artist, whose life has been dedicated to his craft. Today, his place among the ranks of the all- time great clarinettists is assured.
Julian has a very rare talent and a great band. I'm a big fan !
Julian is now one of the world’s great clarinet players – right up there with Eddie Daniels!
A wonderful talent ! A marvellous clarinettist ! In my eyes he’s a jazz great already . This CD is super! Congratulations Jules !
Julian is an immense talent! Probably the best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for several decades. His playing has ‘world class’ written all over it.
Julian is a thoroughly engaging and vibrant clarinettist. He’s got it all - sound, technique, ideas and feeling!
I really appreciate your taste and choice of music Julian. Your singing and playing are beautiful. Keep on doing it!