NEW ALBUMS

ALBUM OF THE MONTH

JULIAN LAGE

SQUINT

Blue Note 10/10

ulian Lage has had a stunning career, from the bands of Gary Burton and John Zorn, to collaborations with Nels Cline and David Grisman plus numerous albums in his own name. This debut Blue Note instrumental album features his guitar, drums, upright bass trio with music largely penned by him. It’s a unique mix; although a fully paid-up jazzer the music is song-like with accessible melodies and grooves. His guitar tone is rounded and slightly crunchy when digging in but beautifully warm when played lightly. In short, a gorgeous marriage of touch and tone. Opener, Etude