Julien Labro Media:
Videos, Recordings
& Press
Watch and listen to Julien Labro on bandoneon and accordion. Explore recordings, the video archive, and biographies for presenters, listeners, and press.
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On record.
Albums and collaborations.
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As leader
2024
Takács Assad Labro
Takács Quartet, Clarice Assad, Julien Labro
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2017
Rise & Grind
Julien Labro, Olli Soikkeli Quartet
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2016
Infusion
Jason Vieaux, Julien Labro
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2014
From This Point Forward
Spektral Quartet, Miguel Zenón, Julien Labro
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2012
Junction
Hot Club of Detroit
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2011
Piazzolla
A Far Cry, Jason Vieaux, Julien Labro
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2010
It’s About That Time
Hot Club of Detroit
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2008
Night Town
Hot Club of Detroit
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2007
Jazz Wagon
Julien Labro, Jonathan Dixon, De’Sean Jones, Darrell “Red” Campbell, Nate Winn
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2006
Hot Club of Detroit
Hot Club of Detroit
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2006
The Detroit Swingtet
The Detroit Swingtet (Julien Labro, Dave Bennett, Jeremy Kittel, Evan Perri, Neil Mattson, Greg Cook)
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In good company.
As guest, across jazz ensembles,
chamber music, and film soundtracks.
2026
American Crow: A Narrative in Notes and Frames
Maria Schneider Orchestra
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2022
That Was Then (single)
John Finbury & Magos Herrera, featuring Kristi Shade, Hamilton Berry, and Julien Labro
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2021
Inbal Segev: 20 for 2020, Vol. II
Inbal Segev, Julien Labro
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2019
The Two Popes (Original Netflix Film Soundtrack)
Bryce Dessner, Julien Labro
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2019
Puertos: Music from International Waters
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra, Julien Labro
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2013
Embrace
Lenka Lichtenberg, Fray, Julien Labro
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2012
Melody Magic
Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, Julien Labro
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2012
Another Country
Cassandra Wilson, Fabrizio Sotti, Julien Labro
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2011
Patagonia – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Joseph LoDuca, Duffy, Julien Labro
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2010
100 Years of Django
Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, Gary Mazzaroppi, Julien Labro
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2008
Musique Noire – Good Hair
Musique Noire, Michelle May, Julien Labro
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2005
American Fantasy
The Bijou Orchestra, Julien Labro
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2003
Piazzolla Remixed
Various Artists, Astor Piazzolla, Julien Labro
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Press &
Reviews
From the concert stage to the recording studio, Julien Labro’s work has been recognized for its expressive range, versatility, and musicianship across bandoneon, accordion, chamber music, jazz, tango, and orchestral repertoire.
A selection of recent and notable reviews, interviews, and profiles. For the complete press archive, see the downloadable press materials below.
The Boston Globe
BSO Opening Night · A.Z. Madonna
“...exquisitely contoured and frustratingly brief solos from Julien Labro on bandoneon...”
Boston Symphony Orchestra / Symphony Hall Opening Night.
Boston Classical Review
BSO Opening Night · Joseph Sedarski
“...sensitive bandoneon playing from Julien Labro, each phrase filled with romantic longing.”
Boston Symphony Orchestra / Symphony Hall Opening Night.
The Boston Globe
Tanglewood / Misa a Buenos Aires · A.Z. Madonna
“Julien Labro’s bandoneon was paradoxically punchy and delicate, the sighing of the bellows reflecting the lamenting tack of the music...”
Boston Symphony Orchestra / Tanglewood.
The Washington Post
Tanglewood · Michael Andor Brodeur
“Julien Labro’s sensitive bandoneon was a particular highlight, its appearance hushing the orchestra and seemingly stalling time.”
Boston Symphony Orchestra / Tanglewood.
Chicago Tribune
The Next Accordion Star: Julien Labro · Howard Reich
“The next accordion star… a triple threat: brilliant technician, poetic melodist and cunning arranger.”
Chamber Music America
Art of Opportunity · Paul Brady
“This country’s A-list star of the often misunderstood instrument.”
JazzTimes
Julien Labro: Accordion & the Hot Club Tradition · Gigi Brooks
ClevelandClassical
Thinking Outside the Box: Takács Quartet and Julien Labro bring their collaborative program to the Artist Recital Series · Stephanie Manning
A feature/interview exploring Labro’s collaboration with the Takács Quartet, his work as a performer, composer, and arranger, and the meeting of bandoneon, accordion, and string quartet.
Local News Pasadena
His Main Squeeze · Victoria Thomas
“Julien Labro redefines accordion and bandoneon, and how we feel about them.”
Boston Musical Intelligencer
Takács Adds Bandoneon Colors · Steven Ledbetter
“This most unusual program reshaped our listening habits with stimulating surprises.”
A substantial review of the Takács Quartet collaboration, including bandoneon, Piazzolla, Bach, contemporary music, and Labro’s own work.
For the programme.
For the story.
Downloadable biographies and press materials are provided as an archive. For an updated biography or a specific image, contact Julien’s team.