It was an absolute honor to perform “Seven Come Eleven” with this beautiful Gibson ES-250 owned by Charlie Christian. Thank you to our friends at
@MIMphx
for making this happen during our time there back in September. Full performance here:
TONIGHT on
@SFJAZZ
At Home’s Fridays Live – Julian performs music from his newest Blue Note album, View With A Room, with bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King. Tune in at 7:30PM PT. Watch at
The Layers is nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album GRAMMY! Thank you for this incredible honor - wow, i’m knocked out. From all of us involved in making this project, we extend our deepest gratitude and love to all! - Julian
New album ‘View With A Room’ is coming September 16 via
@BlueNoteRecords
. “Auditorium”, the first single off the album, is out now. ‘View With A Room’ features none other than Dave King on drums, Jorge Roeder on bass and Bill Frisell on second guitar.
Friends! I could not be more excited to be returning to Japan this November. We have released A LOT of material since we saw you last in 2019! I cannot wait to bring the trio back to Tokyo and play through it all. - Julian
Tickets:
Julian sat down with the legendary
@rickbeato
for an in-depth interview, discussing all things guitar, writing, performance and much more. Give the full conversation a watch here:
The Layers, a companion album to View With A Room, is out now via
@bluenoterecords
! Listen, order on vinyl and watch the official video for “Double Southpaw” ft.
@jorgeroeder
here:
I’m ecstatic to announce my new record ‘Speak To Me’ is coming March 1! Take a listen to the two new singles “76” and “As It Were,” and pre-order the record here:
WOW!Modern Lore is nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album GRAMMY! Thank you to
@MackAvenueMusic
, producer ,
@JesseHarrisNYC
, bassist Scott Colley, drummer Kenny Wollesen & everyone who bought (or streamed) the record or ticket to the Modern Lore tour!
@RecordingAcad
View With A Room is out now via
@bluenoterecords
! We are so excited to share this record with you - new songs and an expanded band featuring
@BillFrisell
, Dave King and
@jorgeroeder
. Listen/Buy the new record here:
My dear friends at
@collingsguitars
have created my dream instrument. Inspired by the sonic ethos of early electric guitars, combining a strong & powerful tone with a super dimensional tonal palette, embodied in the most comfortable-to-play form. The 470JL feels like home to me.
#ICYMI
new single “The Layers” is out now. You can listen to the single, watch the video (featuring
@jorgeroeder
and
@rationalfunk
) and pre-order the new album on vinyl here:
Full album The Layers is available March 17 via
@bluenoterecords
🎸
I am thrilled to announce the Speak To Me Tour!! Limited fan pre-sale begins at US venues this Wednesday at 10am local venue time! Sign up for the password and get more info here:
These 12 records were Julian’s most constant headphone companions this year! Spanning from this year’s
@mglaspy
record to some gems from the 60’s, you can take a listen to Julian’s most listened to albums this year here on
@Spotify
:
“Word For Word” is out now! It’s a song that’s been in the works for years. The main theme comes from an unreleased tune originally titled “Runabout" that I wrote for our 2018 album 'Modern Lore.'
A wonderful day with Nacho, Javi Peña,
@TRCguitars
and
@mglaspy
! Celebrating this new Nachocaster with a vintage gold foil. Dig! - Julian
#TeleTuesday
#Squint
is OUT NOW on
@bluenoterecords
, ft. Dave King on drums and
@jorgeroeder
on bass. It's such a privilege to have been able to record this music last year, and to be releasing it now with our dear friends at Blue Note is an absolute dream. LISTEN/BUY➡️
The “Omission” live performance video is out now! It features none other than Jorge Roeder on bass, Dave King on drums and Patrick Warren on keys. Watch the full performance here:
Happy New Year! I’m exploring one of my favorite songs “I Should Care” - I am constantly learning from this song. I am so looking forward to diving into improvisation this Sunday, 1/3, at 2p ET for our fifth Town Hall Masterclass! Get your tickets now!
This is my dream guitar. It represents everything I love about the electric guitar and is infused with the elegance and mastery that Collings brings. It speaks to the early days of electric guitars and points to the future. Can’t wait to hear it in the hands of other guitarists!
Introducing the Julian Lage signature 470 JL. This model represents our second collaboration with guitar virtuoso
@julian_lage
and features trestle block construction, Ron Ellis pickups, and more.
See more:
#julianlage
#collings
“An adventurous, exploratory jazz guitar album” (No Depression), Love Hurts is AVAILABLE NOW on
@MackAvenueMusic
. Stream, buy, download it here:
Ft. Dave King on drums and Jorge Roeder on bass.
“Nothing Happens Here” is out now! What a joy it was to perform this live with the Speak To Me album band in San Francisco last month. Listen, watch the full video, and pre-order the new record here:
The official video for “Fairbanks” is out now! As this song evolved, it became a play of opposition between the groove and soaring melody, inspired by Charlie Haden. What a joy it was to play it with
@jorgeroeder
and
@rationalfunk
. - Julian
Full video:
I am so deeply honored and humbled to play with the two ultimate masters -
@CharlesLloydSax
and
@ZakirHtabla
. This was a thrill of a lifetime and I’m so grateful to share this music with the world! - Julian
Listen to “Desolation Sound” here:
New trio record, Love Hurts, is coming Feb 22 on
@MackAvenueMusic
Pre-order the album here:
And listen to the first single “Tomorrow Is the Question” now.
Check out the official video for
#Squint
, the title track off Julian’s new album on
@BlueNoteRecords
! Watch the full video here:
It features Dave King on drums and
@jorgeroeder
on bass. Directed by Alex Chaloff.
“Saint Rose” video is out now ft. the impeccable Dave King on drums and
@jorgeroeder
on bass. Filmed at Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN where we recorded
#Squint
last summer! Such a blast. Watch the full video here:
New album
#Squint
is out 6/11! Until then, here’s "Etude", a solo piece from the record. We filmed this video live at Sound Emporium in Nashville which is where we recorded the album. It was such a treat to return to this space and revisit the music anew!
Introducing Julian’s latest project with
@nelscline
, Scott Colley and Tom Rainey: Nels Cline 4. 'Currents, Constellations' is out 4/13 on Blue Note Records. Check out the new single, 'Imperfect 10,' now!
Last month Julian stopped by
@knkxfm
's studios in Seattle to play some tunes. Here’s “Let Every Room Sing” from View With A Room. Watch the full session here:
"Saint Rose" is out now! Full album Squint coming June 11 via
@bluenoterecords
! Squint feats masters Dave King on drums and
@jorgeroeder
on bass, created to celebrate the spirit of Blue Note Records and the way they shaped our lives!
LISTEN / PRE-ORDER:
Check out the first single “Tomorrow Is The Question,” a cover of Ornette Coleman’s masterful tune from 1959, off the forthcoming album Love Hurts. Ft. Jorge Roeder on bass, Dave King on drums and directed by Alex Chaloff.
Julian and
@CritterEldridge
perform “Cattle in the Cane” from their 2013 debut EP 'Close to Picture.’ Full video here: // Listen to the re-released EP here:
“Tributary” (Official Video) is out now, ft. Dave King on drums and
@jorgeroeder
on bass. This song is in many ways the emotional heartbeat of 'View With A Room' and sets the tone for the whole body of music. Pre-order the record & watch full video here:
I am so incredibly excited for the release of this record.
@mglaspy
is my favorite artist in the whole world, and this album is completely masterful. What a gift!
‘Echo the Diamond’ is out. I have kept this record close to my heart for some time, and now the music belongs to you all. These songs have healed me and I hope they will do something for you. Enjoy 🖤
After an incredible week in Europe, duo shows with
@jorgeroeder
continue next week with a slew of sold-out shows in Tokyo, Japan!
Photos by
@jonashuckphoto
in Berlin
It was a total honor to collaborate with
@Cautiousclayton
on his new album, KARPEH, which is out now! Josh is truly a master and such a deep inspiration. I jumped at the chance to make music together. I’m so excited it's out now! - Julian
Watch:
We are thrilled to announce the ‘View With A Room’ tour. Join Julian & the trio as he plays his new album across select cities. For first access to tickets, visit & sign up to receive the presale code before it starts tomorrow at 10am ET.
The Speak To Me USA tour is only 1 month away! This tour will be Julian’s first band tour in North America in over a year, and marks the return of his pre-show master classes in most cities. Tickets are moving quickly, so make sure to grab yours here:
3 DAYS until Love Hurts is out! Here’s some behind the scenes photos from the Loft in Chicago where Julian, Dave and Jorge recorded Love Hurts with Tom Schick engineering. The Loft is a special place for Julian, owned by friend
@JeffTweedy
.
Aaaand that’s a wrap! The trio played their final show of year last night. Thanks to Charlottesville for a great finale and thanks to everyone who’s come out to a show this year. Onward to 2023!
📷by Julian Lona Urquidi
"His music appears to be a revelation unfolding in real time—a genuine portrayal of an interior state." Thank you
@NewYorker
for this thoughtful piece! Read the full article below.
#Squint
is out now! Listen/Buy:
We'd like to welcome a new batch of artists to the
#SolidSound2019
lineup. Looking forward to seeing you June 28-30 at
@MASS_MoCA
! Limited festival tickets available now.
@HigherGround
Boston! Catch the Julian Lage Quartet this Sat at WasFest at
@BochCenter
. Julian will be joined by
@john_medeski
on keys,
@jorgeroeder
on bass and Dave King on drums. They'll play Grant Green’s “Street of Dreams” in its entirety along with originals.
Tix:
In the spirit of continue creative endeavors, we are thrilled to announce Julian will be offering Skype lessons for a limited time. Please visit to book a lesson today!
And that’s a wrap! Thank you, thank you to everyone who came out to the Squint Tour this year! Happy holidays everyone, here’s to 2022!
📷 by Noah Torralba
New single “Etude” is available now! This piece for solo guitar encapsulates the compositional DNA of the album
#Squint
(out June 11 on
@bluenoterecords
.) Pre-order, listen, and watch the video here:
Just released live video of ”Look Book" captured from the legendary Station Inn. I’ll be back this Friday & Saturday at this special venue for more. Come join!
Korea, you blew us away! A tremendous thank you to everyone who came out for the shows at
@JJ_Festival
and Gwangju ACC!
Photos by Kim Shin-joong and Na Seung-yeol
It feels surreal and so exciting to announce the SQUINT TOUR! I deeply miss playing live and feel humbled and excited by the prospect of being all together soon!! Tickets go on sale this Fri May 21 @ 10am local!
And more dates will be announced soon!
Julian, ‘Speak To Me’ producer
@JoeHenryMusic
, and
@bluenoterecords
' Don Was sat down and discussed the new record. For a peak into the recording process, inspirations and more, watch the full discussion here:
Thank you so dearly to
@vanguardjazz
and to everyone who joined us for making last week the most wonderful week. - JL Trio
And
#ICYMI
don’t forget to grab your exclusive Vanguard poster here:
The Julian Lage Trio descends upon JAPAN! Join them for four special nights of jazz at
@cottonclubjapan
December 8-11 in Tokyo! Each night features an early and late set. Tickets and info here -
“Tributary" is out now! It’s a song I’ve been excited to share for some time because it features
@BillFrisell
’s masterful integration into the the band - he creates an expansive orchestrational experience while retaining a sense of intimacy and wonder.
About last Friday… New York, you showed up in a big way! THANK YOU to everyone who came out to
@TownHallNYC
, making it such an incredible hometown show. Next up, Atlanta tomorrow at
@CenterStageAtl
!
📷 by Jared Lichtenberg
And that’s a wrap, EU! For everyone who came out to a show in Europe these past 2 weeks, thank you!! Can’t wait to return next year. Until then!
📷 - Julian Lona Urquidi
Friends! I am so excited for our town hall this Saturday at 2pm ET. It looks like we’ll have guitarists from around the world! Now the fun part, in order to better guide our time together - I’m asking you all to submit a question you’d like me to explore on the Crowdcast...
"A virtuosic swirl of twangy textures and gritty grooves" (
@DownBeatMag
), MODERN LORE is available NOW!
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