His playing combines the language of straight-ahead jazz with a modern, personal approach. Drawing inspiration from the great pianists and rhythm sections of the genre.
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Time On My Hands
Explore my latest recording featuring bassist Giorgos Antoniou and drummer Xaver Hellmeier for a collection of carefully arranged interpretations of favourite standards. The trio explores familiar compositions through its own sound and interplay, balancing the elegance of the classic piano trio with a fresh, contemporary feel.
Upcoming Shows
16.10.2026
Radio Canela
HMTM, Munich
17.10.2026
Julian Schmidt Solo
The Charles, Munich
21.10.2026
Bill Petry Trio
Tertianum, Munich
22.10 2026
Bill Petry Quartett
Jazzbar Vogler, Munich
23.10 2026
Bill Petry Quartett
Jazzbar Vogler, Munich
24.10 2026
Bill Petry Quartett
Greifenberg
01.11 2026
Julian Schmidt Solo
Schloss Elmau, Krün
05.11 2026
Sam Furlonger Quartet
Jazzbar Vogler, Munich
06.11.2026
Sam Furlonger Quartet
Jazzbar Vogler, Munich
07.11.2026
Fabien Mary Quintet
Cite de la Musique, Strasbourg
07.11.2026
Sam Furlonger Quartet
Jazzkeller, Frankfurt
09.11.2026
Julian Schmidt Quartett
Tertianum, Munich
11.11.2026
Radio Canela
Bar Montez, Munich
14.11.2026
Julian Schmidt Quartett
Bergson, Munich
16.11 2026
Julian Schmidt Solo
Bar Montez, Munich
Julian Schmidt is a Munich-based jazz pianist, bandleader and educator. He studied jazz piano in Munich, Graz and New York under the guidance of Mike LeDonne, David Hazeltine, Claus Raible and Olaf Polziehn.
His playing combines the language of straight-ahead jazz with a modern, personal approach, drawing inspiration from the great pianists and rhythm sections of the genre.
As a bandleader and sideman, Julian has performed across Europe, the USA and Asia, sharing the stage with artists including Jesse Davis, Jim Rotondi, Jerry Weldon, Jiggs Wigham, Erena Terakubo and Bria Skonberg.
Alongside his work as a performer, Julian has curated and led concert series in Munich and has been a scholarship holder of the Yehudi Menuhin Foundation since 2017.
In 2025 he joined the faculty at the University of Music Regensburg, teaching jazz piano.
About me
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