Julian Smith (saxophonist)

This article is about the British saxophonist. For other people with the same name, see Julian Smith.

Julian Smith
Also known asJoolz Gianni
Born (1969-04-21) 21 April 1969 (age 55)
Birmingham, Worcestershire, England
GenresClassical, jazz, soul, blues, funk, pop, reggae
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Saxophone, clarinet, bassoon
Years active1993–present
LabelsSony Music
Websitejuliansmithsax.co.uk

Julian Smith (born 21 April 1969 from Birmingham) is an English saxophonist and music teacher from Birmingham, England. He is also known by his stage name Joolz Gianni.[1] He has made guest appearances alongside artists such as Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce), Hamish Stuart and Steve Ferrone (Average White Band), and has performed on national television together with Chris Rea, M People, and Dina Carroll. In 2003, he released a solo album, Chilled 2 the Sax, which features Acker Bilk, Dina Carroll, and Ola Onabule.[citation needed] Smith became better known after appearing on the third series of Britain's Got Talent in 2009 and finished in third place behind singer Susan Boyle and winning dance troupe Diversity.[2]

  1. ^ "Joolz Gianni". Platinum Live. Archived from the original on 11 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
  2. ^ "Birmingham sax player Julian Smith comes third in Britain's Got Talent". Birmingham Post. 31 May 2009. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2009.