The subject of the Oscar‐nominated documentary Jules at eight, Julian Lage, now 27, has been performing and recording with vibraphone legend Gary Burton since the age of 12, holding a seat once occupied by the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel and Pat Metheny. He stopped by IPR's Studio A, to chat and play a few songs with his trio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7FY65rd03I
Personable and deeply modest despite a near lifetime of ebullient praise, the breadth of Lage's musical inspiration is truly remarkable. Drawing equally from American roots music and Spanish guitar, Lage extends the jazz paradigm to embrace the many colors of his singular and organic musicality—fashioning music in his own image while never betraying the aesthetic and spirit underlying it.
Lage was joined in studio by bassist Orlando le Fleming and drummer Kenny Wollesen.
The Julian Lage Trio will perform tonight at the Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall at 7:30pm. For tickets, click here.
