Julian Lage. Photo: Alysse Gafkjen
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Guild Hall and D’Addario invite you to an intimate evening of jazz guitar with world-renowned performers, Julian Lage and Jorge Roeder.
Julian Lage is widely regarded as one of the most expressive and inventive guitarists of his generation. His unique blend of jazz tradition and contemporary flair, along with his exceptional improvisation and technique, make each performance feel both timeless and fresh. Joining him is celebrated bassist Jorge Roeder, whose rich tone and intuitive musicianship bring an added depth to their musical conversation.
Lage and Roeder have built a strong creative partnership over the years, with a shared history that allows their performances to flow effortlessly. Their close connection and understanding of each other’s style have made them a standout duo in the jazz world. Through past collaborations like the album “The Layers”, they’ve created a distinctive sound that explores both original compositions and reimagined jazz standards.
Together, they will present an exciting and spontaneous performance, blending tradition with innovation and showcasing the power of duo improvisation.
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JULIAN LAGE
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility. The California-born New York-based musician boasts a prolific resume on his own accord in addition to collaborating with Gary Burton and John Zorn, as well as duo projects with Nels Cline, Chris Eldridge and Fred Hersch, among others.
Photo: Alysee Gafkjen
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JORGE ROEDER
Originally from Lima, Peru, bassist Jorge Roeder has become renowned as one of the most versatile and expressive bass players in jazz today. Combining a symphonic imagination with the intimate lyricism of a folk musician, the aggressive energy of a raw rocker with the buoyant rhythmic sensibilities of his Afro-Peruvian roots, Roeder conveys a wide spectrum of influences within a resolute foundation. In his hands, says the Ottawa Citizen, “the music feels like it’s dancing from the ground up.”
Roeder has enjoyed long-standing partnerships with Julian Lage, Sofia Rei, Shai Maestro and Ryan Keberle, and shared stages with such innovators as Gary Burton, Nels Cline, Victor Prieto and John Zorn. He’s been recognized with a number of awards, including the 2007 International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition and semi-finalist status in the 2009 Thelonious Monk Bass Competition, as well as a Grammy nomination for the Julian Lage Group’s debut album.
Sponsors
Performing Arts programming is supported in part by funding from Galia Meiri-Stawski and Axel Stawski, Henry and Peggy Schleiff, The Melville Straus Family Endowment, and Monica and Peter Tessler. Music Programming is supported in part by The Ellen and James S. Marcus Endowment for Musical Programming.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: John and Joan D’Addario, Natascia Ayers and Jim Ciquera, Christine and Bill Campbell, Gabrielle and Gianpaolo de Felice, Lena Kaplan, Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Michèle and Steve Pesner, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Lisa Schultz and Ezriel Kornel, Jayne Baron Sherman and Deborah Zum, Stacey and Oliver Stanton, Leila Straus, Susi and Peter Wunsch, and Andrew Yuder and Kyle Glaeser.