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Julian Lage Group

Sat., April 4, 8 and 10 p.m., $20, Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com

by Shaun Brady

Published: Apr 1, 2009

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Guitarist Julian Lage is only 21 and just releasing his debut CD; yet he's already an old pro. The (barely) former child prodigy was the subject of a documentary at the age of 8 and was snapped up by vibist Gary Burton while still in his teens. On about a third of Sounding Point, Lage squares off with Béla Fleck and ex-Nickel Creek mandolinist Chris Thile, which indicates the direction he's taking: playfully virtuosic chamber-jazz with more than a hint of folkiness.

 

Sat., April 4, 8 and 10 p.m., $20, Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

 

 

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