Julian Hartwell Trio at Working While Playing

Come join us in our private listening space for a great night of music with The Julian Hartwell Trio, as we support local artists and our community!

The Julian Hartwell Trio or "JHT" is a versatile contemporary piano trio based in Philly that blends original music with influences from modern jazz, funk, hip-hop and RnB. While the bulk of their sound centers on the original compositions of pianist and composer Julian Hartwell, they also have an uncanny ability to draw on the wide spectrum of musical tastes that inform each member's background. As a unit they have been known to dabble in everything from backbeat-heavy hip-hop grooves, choice Pop and RnB covers, time-worn jazz standards, edgy modern jazz repertoire and everything in between...

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Come join us in our private listening space for a great night of music with The Julian Hartwell Trio, as we support local artists and our community!

The Julian Hartwell Trio or "JHT" is a versatile contemporary piano trio based in Philly that blends original music with influences from modern jazz, funk, hip-hop and RnB. While the bulk of their sound centers on the original compositions of pianist and composer Julian Hartwell, they also have an uncanny ability to draw on the wide spectrum of musical tastes that inform each member's background. As a unit they have been known to dabble in everything from backbeat-heavy hip-hop grooves, choice Pop and RnB covers, time-worn jazz standards, edgy modern jazz repertoire and everything in between. A blend of electric and acoustic instrumentation allows for a cross-breeding of sounds and a fresh approach to the assumed idea of 'jazz trio'...making this small outfit ideal for everything from tasteful background music, to in-your-face creative interplay, to a funky backing unit for MC's, guest musicians, jam sessions, and more.

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