Julian “J3PO” Pollack
is a Los Angeles–based pianist and keyboardist
blending jazz and electronic genres into a signature sound.
His MUSIC showcaseS a mix of acoustic piano trio, analog synths,
contemporary production, and improvisation.
“A ferociously assured and creatively dazzling
pianist, composer and arranger.”
- San Francisco Chronical
With his trio, he tours internationally,
delivering high-energy performances
that fuse the traditional
jazz piano trio with soulful grooves
and cutting-edge sound design.
Julian Pollack live at Jazz UP, Opio, France
“…he sure knows how to work
those keyboards!”
— Herbie Hancock
Julian Pollack with Herbie Hancock at the Hollywood Bowl for the 50th year commemoration of “Head Hunters”
“To call him a ‘pianist’ is limiting”
— Terence Blanchard
Julian Pollack with Terence Blanchard and the E-Collective and Turtle Island String Quartet, performing selections from Blanchard’s opera “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” at La Jolla Music Society, San Diego, CA
“I’ve worked with some of the greatest pianists,
and Julian is right up there with them…
he’s got the drama and the clarity!”
— Chris Botti
Julian Pollack with Chris Botti in Guangzhou, China
Julian is a major influencer in the music industry with over 120k followers on Instagram and millions of views on YouTube. He perfectly embodies the dynamism and talent of the young generation, fusing the new sounds of electronic music with jazz and beyond.
“…yet another amazing pianist who is bursting on the scene…”
— NPR MUSIC (Piano Jazz, Marian McPartland)
“A ferociously assured and creatively dazzling pianist, composer and arranger.”
— San Francisco Chronicle
“…a pianist who deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness…”
— TIMEOUT NEW YORK
“Few keyboardists today rival Pollack’s ability to synthesize the acoustic and the electric. His innovative use of synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic music is dazzling, to say the least.”
— Postgenre (2025)
“…Pollack is extremely technically adept—but he also invests his playing…with masses of heart and soul, adding an emotional intensity that lifts this music to uncommon heights”
— All About Jazz (Bruce Lindsay)
My Favorite Things
You Must Believe In Spring
Acceptance
Start Sumpthin Up
Catching A Vibe
Anthropology
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In addition to his own project, Julian is currently touring as a member of Terence Blanchard’s E-Collective, and he has performed and recorded with notable musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Mike Stern, Chris Botti, Michael League (of Snarky Puppy), rapper Talib Kweli, Veronica Swift, David Sanborn, Hadrien Feraud, and many others.
Contact us.
BOOKING:
Exclusive Worldwide bookings - Christophe Deghelt - Backstage Productions
+ 33 676 08 54 30 - christophe@backstage-prod.com
You can also book Julian Pollack for Masterclasses at your schools and venues
General J3PO INQUIRIES:
Emily Hoerdemann
j3po@j3po.net
“In my 35 years in the music industry, I’ve crossed paths with giants — Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau — supplying their concert pianos for a decade, and later managing icons like John McLaughlin, Monty Alexander, and Jacky Terrasson. yet, Julian is something else entirely. He is, without question, one of the most innovative and daring pianists and keyboardists of his generation. Charismatic on stage, fearless in his creativity, he has absorbed the language of the masters and is now charting a new course all his own. Every concert feels like a revelation, a glimpse of where music is headed. Mark my words: Julian is not just a rising star. He’s the voice of the next decades.”
— Christophe Deghelt, Backstage Productions