Product Description Guitarist Julian Lage releases 'Arclight', which marks his first recorded outing on electric guitar and in a trio format, backed by double bassist Scott Colley and drummer Kenny Wollesen. The album showcases Lage's growth as a leader and songwriter, and further solidifies his status as a premier guitar virtuoso. The pace he sets is brisk, the mood often upbeat, the playing so quick-witted and offhandedly dazzling that one is compelled to immediately press "repeat," especially when tracks like "Persian Rug" and "Activate" whiz by in under two and a half minutes. For a thoughtful artist like Lage, who will research and ruminate on a project long before he sets foot in a studio, this was a liberating experience, plugging in and playing with a kind of abandon. Though up to now Lage has largely recorded and performed original material, he wanted to explore his interpretive skills on 'Arclight', concentrating on music from the early to mid-20th century, "jazz before be-bop." Including Spike Hughes' "Nocturne", W.C. Handy's "Harlem Blues," a Gus Kahn-Neil Moret piano roll number. The rest of the album consists of originals, which, notes Lage, "celebrate the other period I'm obsessed with, the Keith Jarrett American quartet period, an improvisational jazz era that had such a rich connection to songs and to folk music. This was the concept for the album." Personnel: Julian Lage (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), Kenny Wollesen (drums, percussion)
D**N
A true guitarmaster.
Musicianship on highest level from all three members of the trio. Repertoire and performance esquisite and engaging. Groovy jazz, folk and avantgarde, a real pleasure.
B**D
I would suppose that it's only of interest to guitarists like me.
Julian Large is a very capable guitarist he's got a lot of competition out there in a world that's not very interested in jazz or jazz guitar.I would suppose that it's only of interest to guitarists like me.
A**W
Five Stars
Great album!
Z**Y
Incredibly inspirational. I come from roots of metal music ...
Incredibly inspirational. I come from roots of metal music, hip hop, classical, some strange things I can't really think of any genre names for, and a few jazz maestros are getting me into jazz. Julian is one of them. Inspirational as a musician and attentive listener. Lively stuff.
B**N
Great CD
Very talented guitar player, and the music is great. Highly recommended.
H**R
Four Stars
Fine guitar player.
B**G
Great album
Great album.
D**A
Julian Lage a jazz guitarist for the ages
Julian..your new album arclight your approach the tune selections were superb..the accompanying musicians on your tour jorge and kenny were also brilliant i had a fabulous night in evanston..meeting you and seeing your unrelenting enthusiasm for your craft hope you keep releasing fantastic music thanks again keep them rolling!
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