Name: Speak To Me
Brand: Julian Lage

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5827639

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Black

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-08

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Universal

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0602458276398

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5883075

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Bone / Cream

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0602458830750

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5827638

2024-03-01

0602458276381

Artist

Julian Lage

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Jazz

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Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

Julian Lage is an American jazz guitarist and composer. Born on December 25, 1987 in Santa Rosa, California, USA, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. With his exceptional talent and unique style, Lage has captivated audiences worldwide. His compositions are a blend of traditional jazz elements with innovative improvisation techniques. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other renowned musicians, Julian Lage continues to push the boundaries of jazz music.
Throughout his career, Lage has received critical acclaim for his virtuosic guitar playing and remarkable musicality. He effortlessly combines technical prowess with emotional depth, creating captivating performances that leave a lasting impression on listeners.
With numerous albums under his belt and collaborations with esteemed artists such as Gary Burton and Nels Cline, Julian Lage's discography showcases his versatility and creativity. From intimate acoustic melodies to energetic electric grooves, each composition reflects his passion for exploring new sonic landscapes.

Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage releases of Speak To Me, his vivid and wondrously textured new Blue Note album produced by Joe Henry which offers a series of dispatches from his ongoing search for narrative beyond words. Intimate in tone and capacious in intention, the music travels a wide range of American music, and delights in the deliberate crossing of wires between gospel hymn and rural blues, California singer-songwriter sunshine and skronky jazz. The 13-track set of new Lage originals was introduced with a 2-track single pairing the hard-driving, bluesy “76” with the atmospheric acoustic ballad “As It Were.” The album also includes the previously released single “Omission,” a reverent tune imbued with a pastoral swing.

Speak To Me showcases the guitarist in a variety of settings, including solo acoustic, duo, his accustomed trio with bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King, and a larger ensemble with keyboards (from Kris Davis and Patrick Warren) and woodwinds (Levon Henry). It’s Lage’s fourth effort for Blue Note, and it’s part of a torrent of creative activity that includes his participation in Charles Lloyd’s Trio of Trios project and records with Terri Lynn Carrington, John Zorn, and Cautious Clay.

Speak To Me

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Discover Speak To Me by Julian Lage, a vivid and wondrously textured album on Blue Note. Delight in the deliberate crossing of wires between gospel hymn and skronky jazz. Available in various formats.