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Music

Music

Sofrito and all that Jazz…

We are a collective of experienced musicians based in the Essex area. As well as standard tunes, the band play arrangements of contemporary songs by well known artists from various genres including pop/ rock soul/ funk. The size of the band is flexible allowing for a variety of venues and musical styles. My Tenor,Alto and Soprano saxes along with my Alto flute form an integral part to the sound of Sofrito. Contact Sofrito here Also find us on Facebook
Heads UP in concert at Union Church, Shenfield

Teaching / Saxophone Group

I am an experienced woodwind tutor in flute and saxophone specialising in improvisation. I currently run a course for intermediate saxophone players at Bishops Hill Adult Education Centre...
Heads UP and members of the saxophone group at Chelmsford County Hall

Other bands/music

I was initially classically trained at Trinity College of Music, but moved to Jazz and Blues after changing to the saxophone. After working with the Richard Dobney Blues Engine for several years, I went on to play with Blues Brothers International, The Blox, and a jazz four piece, Groove Therapy. I was also with jazz quartet Heads UP for five years. I have recently become involved in Latin Jazz and have also played at the annual Jazz festival in Havana. In addition to playing, I teach jazz theory and saxophone in Adult Education.
Jazz sax player Gilad Atzmon
…The course is a practically based evening class for anyone wishing to improve their playing and learn more about improvising in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. In addition we regularly host guest tutors and offer the opportunity to play with a live band. I am also listed as a tutor at Sax.uk
Guest tutor Gilad Atzmon (photo: Gary Bennett)
With Heads UP and members of the saxophone group at Chelmsford County Hall
Julia with two members of Sofrito collective
Julia with previous band Heads Up Click here for more about Heads UP
© Julia Austin-Brenes. All Rights Reserved. E&OE. Site by Basiq Design
Music

Music

Sofrito and all that Jazz…

We are a collective of experienced musicians based in the Essex area. As well as standard tunes, the band play arrangements of contemporary songs by well known artists from various genres including pop/ rock soul/ funk. The size of the band is flexible allowing for a variety of venues and musical styles. My Tenor,Alto and Soprano saxes along with my Alto flute form an integral part to the sound of Sofrito. Contact Sofrito here Also find us on Facebook

Teaching / Saxophone Group

I am an experienced woodwind tutor in flute and saxophone specialising in improvisation. I currently run a course for intermediate saxophone players at Bishops Hill Adult Education Centre...

Other bands/music

I was initially classically trained at Trinity College of Music, but moved to Jazz and Blues after changing to the saxophone. After working with the Richard Dobney Blues Engine for several years, I went on to play with Blues Brothers International, The Blox, and a jazz four piece, Groove Therapy. I was also with jazz quartet Heads UP for five years. I have recently become involved in Latin Jazz and have also played at the annual Jazz festival in Havana. In addition to playing, I teach jazz theory and saxophone in Adult Education.
…The course is a practically based evening class for anyone wishing to improve their playing and learn more about improvising in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. In addition we regularly host guest tutors and offer the opportunity to play with a live band. I am also listed as a tutor at Sax.uk
Guest tutor Gilad Atzmon (photo: Gary Bennett)
Julia with two members of Sofrito collective
With Heads UP and members of the saxophone group at Chelmsford County Hall
Julia with previous band Heads Up Click here for more about Heads UP
Julia Austin-Brenes Musician, Painter, Teacher
Julia Austin-Brenes
Musician, Painter, Teacher