Sounding Point

Sounding Point

Emerging on the music scene 13 years ago, Julian Lage was quickly deemed a guitar-playing prodigy. Playing a unique style that melded blues, classical, folk and jazz influences, Lage received praise from musical luminaries, including Herbie Hancock and Bela Fleck. He chose to become a sideman with established instrumentalists like Gary Burton.<br>Now at the age of 21, Lage releases his debut album, Sounding Point, on EmArcy Records, an imprint of Universal Records. The music ranges from through-composed works and impromptu improvisations in duo and trio settings to solo excursions and a finale capped by a masterful interpretation of Miles Davis s All Blues. Lage also delivers impressive covers of Elliott Smith s Alameda and Neil Hefti s Lil Darlin. The CD features special guests Eigsti, Bela Fleck and renowned mandolinist Chris Thile of Nickel Creek and<br>Punch Brothers fame.