Jazz Articles about Julian Lage

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Ulita Knaus and Julian Lage Aim for the Heights in Dusseldorf, Germany

by Phillip Woolever
February 11, 2010

Ulita Knaus, Julian Lage Savoy Theatre Dusseldorf, Germany January 22, 2010 Heavily-hyped guitar wizard Julian Lage must know, as a fresh and youthful prodigy, that his time in the big spotlight could be coming. The experienced Ulita Knaus has already occupied centerstage and is now in a position to concentrate on making timeless music. Together, the pair set a high standard for this year's Jazz Today series tour, which they kicked off with their co-billing. Knaus ...

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Julian Lage: Sounding Point

by John Kelman
March 23, 2009

Despite being just 21, Julian Lage has clocked up some impressive credentials. The guitarist has worked with vibraphonist Gary Burton's recent quintet, appearing on Generations (Concord, 2004) and Next Generation (Concord, 2005); appeared with another jazz wunderkind, Taylor Eigsti, on the pianist's Lucky To Be Me (Concord, 2006) and Let It Come To You (Concord, 2008); and collaborated with progressive bluegrass mandolinist David Grisman on Dawg Duos (Acoustic Disc, 1999). As impressive as these works are, none are adequate preparation ...

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Julian Lage: Stepping Into the Limelight

by R.J. DeLuke
March 23, 2009

A documentary film made in 1996 centers on an eight year-old guitarist who is already a professional and how he mixes that life with everything else, like family and being a kid. At one point, he's shown playing the guitar behind his neck, a la Jimi Hendrix, adroitly picking a melodic line. At another, he lays down some serious blues licks. A voice off camera inquires, “What'cha been listening to lately?"

“Lots of Wes Montgomery. Coltrane," ...