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Nels Cline And Julian Lage On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Nels Cline And Julian Lage On Mountain Stage

The genre-straddling star guitarists perform together with fluidity, precision and grace.

Nels Cline And Julian Lage On Mountain Stage

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Show Takeover: The Milk Carton Kids

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All Songs Considered

Show Takeover: The Milk Carton Kids

The Milk Carton Kids, Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, commandeer the mic and take over this week's show.

Show Takeover: The Milk Carton Kids

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Art As Conversation

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Art As Conversation

NPR's Melissa Block and music critic Tom Moon discuss the thrill of intimacy on three new albums by duos.

Art As Conversation: Three New Collaborative Albums

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Julian Lage Group: Newport Jazz 2010
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Newport Jazz Festival

Julian Lage Group: Newport Jazz 2010

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Lage burst onto the San Francisco music scene as a young prodigy. He's matured into a guitarist who seamlessly incorporates various references into improvisational music full of savvy and vision.

Julian Lage Group: Newport Jazz 2010

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Julian Lage, Guitar Prodigy, Comes Of Age

Lage could have been born with a guitar in his hand. The child prodigy began playing at age 5, and by 8 he was playing with Carlos Santana. On Sounding Point, Lage explores his love of film scores.

Julian Lage, Guitar Prodigy, Comes Of Age

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The Julian Lage Trio On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

The Julian Lage Trio On Mountain Stage

Hear the prodigiously gifted jazz guitarist perform songs with his bassist and percussionist, recorded live on stage in Morgantown, W.Va.

The Julian Lage Trio On Mountain Stage

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Gary Burton: Tiny Desk Concert

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Jazz Night In America: Video Episodes And Shorts

Gary Burton: Tiny Desk Concert

The jazz vibraphone pioneer played with Stan Getz and Chick Corea, was an early adopter of jazz fusion, and became the Dean of Berklee College of Music.

Gary Burton: Tiny Desk Concert

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Jim Hall Trio With Julian Lage, Live In Concert

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Newport Jazz Festival

Jim Hall Trio With Julian Lage, Live In Concert

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One of the finest guitarists in jazz history — who made classic records with Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, Ron Carter and so on — is still at it at age 82. Hear him perform with a younger guitar phenom.

Jim Hall Trio With Julian Lage, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2013

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Julian Lage On 'Piano Jazz: Rising Stars'

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Piano Jazz With Jon Weber

Julian Lage On 'Piano Jazz: Rising Stars'

Lage has soulful and serious conversations with his guitar, and with Piano Jazz host Jon Weber.

Julian Lage On 'Piano Jazz: Rising Stars'

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Julian Lage Trio: Live In Concert

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Toast Of The Nation

Julian Lage Trio: Live In Concert

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The young guitarist and composer called up top sidemen Eric Harland (drums) and Larry Grenadier (bass) for a New Year's Eve party at his alma mater. Saxophonist Dan Blake also stopped by.

Julian Lage Trio: Live In Concert

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Julian Lage On Piano Jazz

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Studio Sessions

Julian Lage On Piano Jazz

The guitarist shows off his amazing technique and improvisational abilities in "My Funny Valentine."

Julian Lage On Piano Jazz

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Gary Burton On JazzSet
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Concerts

Gary Burton On JazzSet

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The vibraphonist celebrates 50 years at Berklee College of Music with three generations of friends. Joe Lovano, Steve Swallow and Julian Lage all join Gary Burton onstage for this concert from JazzSet.

Gary Burton On JazzSet

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Julian Lage Trio: Tiny Desk Concert
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Tiny Desk

Julian Lage Trio: Tiny Desk Concert

The 23-year-old guitarist was once called a prodigy. But he's maturing into a distinctive player and bandleader, too. With two bandmates, Lage performs two unreleased songs and a cut from 2011's Gladwell.

Julian Lage: Tiny Desk Concert

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Mark O'Connor On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Mark O'Connor On Mountain Stage

Widely recognized in multiple genres, the violinist and composer never stays in one place too long. The former Stephane Grappelli student performs hot swing standards and a few originals with his jazz band.

Mark O'Connor on Mountain Stage

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