Julien Dyne


Julien Dyne’s musical path has been one of continual evolution as he melds digital beat-making with the live performance side of music creation. His innovative solo work has seen him released by cult labels in the UK and Japan and performing in clubs across the world while he remains highly active as a drummer on the local live scene.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Dyne’s family returned to Aotearoa while he was still a baby. His father, Paul Dyne, is well-known among jazz circles as an upright bass player with figures such as Dave Fraser, Jim Langabeer, Richard Nunns, and Mike Nock. Their home soon became a regular practice space and young Julien found himself gravitating towards drums.

Julien Dyne with Avantdale Bowling Club, Womad Festival, 2023
Photo credit: Gareth Shute
Julien Dyne
Photo credit: Harlin Davey
The Circling Sun in 2023, when the piece 'Bones' were nominated for the APRA award for best jazz composition. Back, L-R: Cameron Allen, Guy Harrison; middle: J Y Lee, Julian Dyne, Finn Scholes; in front: Ben Turua. 'Bones' - from the Circling Sun's debut album Spirits - was composed by Cameron Allen, Julien Dyne, Guy Harrison, and Matt Hunter.
Photo credit: APRA
Julien Dyne's 2018 album Teal released via UK label Soundway.
Julien Dyne
The Circling Sun - Spirits side B label (Soundway, 2023)
Julien Dyne - Pins & Digits (2009)
Avantdale Bowling Club - Years Gone By (2018)
Julien Dyne, 2018.
Julien Dyne in Half Hexagon with Yolanda Fagan and James Milne
Falling' Down (Live Session@Redbull Studio)
Julien Dyne, 2018.
Julien Dyne with Avantdale Bowling Club, Womad Festival, Taranaki, 2023.
Photo credit: Gareth Shute
The Circling Sun, from left to right: Ben Turua, Finn Scholes, Julien Dyne, Guy Harrison, Cam Allen, Matt Hunter, JY Lee.
Photo credit: Crystal Chen
Julien Dyne - Layer, live at Red Bull Studio (2009)
The Circling Sun - Spirits side A label (Soundway, 2023)
Julien Dyne - Modes (2021)
Julien Dyne - December (2013)
Julien Dyne - Hours feat. Ladi6, Parks (2017)
Julien Dyne
Julien Dyne
Julien Dyne poster for Rakinos, Auckland, 2012
Julien Dyne 2012 Japanese tour flyer.
December feat. Parks (2013)
Get Closer feat. She's So Rad
Julien Dyne playing with Ladi6
Photo credit: Phil Moar
Stained Glass Fresh Frozen (Live Session@Redbull Studio)
Julien Dyne in St James Theatre, Auckland, during the filming of the Avantdale Bowling Club's 'Years Gone By' video.
Julien Dyne with Avantdale Bowling Club, Womad Festival, Taranaki, 2023.
Photo credit: Gareth Shute
Circling Sun - Spirits (2023)
Labels:

From The Crate


BBE


Wonderful Noise


Soundway

Trivia:

Dyne’s photography adorns the cover of the acclaimed album In Circles by She's So Rad. He can also be found hosting bFM’s Sunday jazz show from time to time.

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