Julien Durand
Guitarist | Composer | Educator
Based in London, UK
+447873877891
DREAMSCAPES
"Dreamscapes takes you on a journey through engaging, energetic improvised compositions and delicate ethereal layers." - Alex Carr (Amplify Sounds/Southbank)
“Atmospheric, stadium-sized jazz-rock… Absolutely epic!”
- Somewhere Soul
Post-fusion, nu-jazz group DREAMSCAPES is a UK based collective that transcends genre, producing music with a sense of true freedom. It unites the compositions and improvisational prowess of five unique musicians who draw from a melting-pot of influences. Their ability to eschew traditional structures and follow where the moment takes them gives rise to "immediately engaging, fresh and original music" (TDE). Expect to hear prog-rock grooves, delicate songwriting with a touch of Brazilian spirit and ambient electronic landscapes fused into one distinct sound.
In the winter of 2022, following a series of performances across London and Birmingham, Dreamscapes’ captured their original music in a studio recording session. This culminated in a much anticipated release of their self-titled EP in January 2024. Returning with renewed energy, Dreamscapes are gearing up for an exciting series of live performances, notably this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival as well as their first UK tour in September.
Listen:
Upcoming shows:
1st May 2024
5th May 2024
28th June 2024
UK TOUR:
3rd September 2024
4th September 2024
6th September 2024
10th September 2024
11th September 2024
12th September 2024
Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Parabola Arts Centre
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Free Jazz Fridays
The Glad, Glasgow
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Kidderminster Jazz Club
The Spotted Dog, Birmingham
The Lescar, Sheffield
The Vortex, London