Winning trumpeter of the Herbie Hancock Institute fellowship program, Julien Knowles was mentored by legendary jazz artists including Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Julien toured internationally with mentor Hancock; he studied composition with Billy Childs, Vince Mendoza, and John Hollenbeck, and trumpet with Ralph Alessi and Dan Rosenboom.

Julien toured the U.S. with Louis Cole, and is now celebrating the release of his debut album As Many, As One. Julien is regularly commissioned for compositions; in 2023, his piece “Tempest Quake” was a winner of the Ravinia Bridges Composition Competition. A rising star in the world jazz scene, Julien Knowles is already making his mark on the global stage in multiple musical arenas.

Julien's debut album As Many, As One features original compositions.

Julien Knowles - trumpet

Javier Santiago - piano

Jermaine Paul - bass

Mark Ferber - drums

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