The Julian Lage Group
Studio Barndiva
237 Center Street
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 7 pm. & 9 p.m. (two shows)
Tickets: $35
Ticket price includes a glass of wine, a cocktail or a soft drink
Event Sponsor: Gallo Family Vineyards
“Julian, you play with heart, mind, and soul. Where’d you find all this so early in life?”
–Herbie Hancock
Santa Rosa-raised Julian Lage needs no introduction at Healdsburg, as he’s played just about every festival since the beginning. But this year marks a major leap for the dazzling 21-year-old guitarist, who returns from Boston to celebrate his debut recording on EmArcy, “Sounding Point.” While most musicians are just starting to come into their own at that age, Lage is already a well-traveled professional.
Over the past decade he’s gained international attention through tours and recordings with vibraphone great Gary Burton’s Generations Band, and for his thrilling duo concerts with pianist Taylor Eigsti and performances with Pat Metheny, David Grisman and Marian McPartland. Lage’s opening night performance at this year’s Healdsburg Jazz Festival may be one of the last chances to catch this hometown prodigy turned international virtuoso in such an intimate setting, the art studio of Healdsburg’s celebrated Barndiva.
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