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Gabriel, Julius

Geminga

Gabriel, Julius: Geminga (Creative Sources)

Using the natural resonance of the chapel of Oficinas do Convento, in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, saxophonist Julius Gabriel recorded these ten diverse solo improvisations, performing on soprano, tenor & baritone saxophones, applying unusual and extended techniques to his playing in a mixture of technical prowess and implicit wit & melodicism.
 

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Julius Gabriel-soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone

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UPC: 5609063406375

Label: Creative Sources
Catalog ID: cs637
Squidco Product Code: 28549

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2019
Country: Portugal
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold
Recorded in the chapel of Oficinas do Convento, in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, in February 2019.
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"Julius Gabriel is a saxophonist and composer dedicating himself to the universal power of music. He is part of the Blue Shroud Band from Barry Guy, of the orchestra The Dorf, a founding member of About Angels and Animals, Blutiger Jupiter, Das Behälter, Ikizukuri, Paisiel and developing his original music as a solo artist. Among many others he performed with Gunter Hampel and the London Jazz Composers Orchestra. He studied music at conservatories in Berlin and at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen."

-Julius Gabriel Website (https://juliusgabriel.yolasite.com/about.php)
12/9/2025

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