Julian got me over a 10 year guitar hiatus. Just emulating some of his licks made all things possible again. I can get lost in it - that was always my goal.
I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years. Went to Berklee school of music and all that. And for a while now have just been struggling w hitting a wall and not finding ways to keep getting better. Then I started studying a bunch of Julian’s tunes and transcriptions and all sorts of ideas started flowing. Not trying to sound like him, I never could, but my brain started moving again and I’ve been inspired by his playing.
I have to agree- the Telecaster is his guitar.He sounds great on his Collings, no doubt, but THIS fluidity, THESE dynamics…unbelievable. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece of guitar playing.
So great :) I dig Julian played there his Tele again. Not that I didn't like his Gretsch like guitar, archtop or so, but somewhat to me the Tele feels like extension of his mind, he's so articulate and expressive with it. Love it.
This man playing directly into a Deluxe Reverb and has more dynamics, touch, feel, and just sounds than you'd ever think was possible. I'm certainly inspired!
@@demejiuk5660 the significance is that he’s playing solo directly into an amp with minimal to no pedals, and still his lines are solid, tone is massive, and dynamic. If you have ever played live solo or with a band, it’s intimidating to have no extra reverb or delays to cover up messups. Julian is just that great.
@@TheAdamBates Doesnt he usually do that but with a Fender Champ 57? It's possible that he usually plays directly into a little Fender Champ 57 which he then mics up. And as for tone without pedals....that's literally what every jazz guitarist that influenced Julian Lage did up until the 60s. Pedals in jazz werent really a thing until fusion came in. So the quintessential clean jazz tone....is clean, no pedals. And don't get me wrong he is one of my favourite gutiarists and I think his tone and dynamics are amazing but that's in his fingers not in his gear i thought that was obvious.
I'm surprised I have never seen Julian play through Milkman amps. They are from San Francisco and I know he grew up around there. They are incredible 60's Fender sounding amps to me. All hand made. Check em out!
He often uses Magic Amps I believe (also hand-made in CA). Re-created, hand-wired, PR and DR amps that are as close to vintage specs as humanly possible but with better speakers, transformers and other components. Julian’s sound is so clean and open I’m not sure Milkman would be a good fit, great as they are. They have a bit of a distinctive Milkman burr on edge-of-breakup and it seems Julian also favours more headroom than he’d get it of the smaller Milkmans.
Hey where was this show at ? I live in wyandotte downriver from the D. Wish I would have known about this one. Just recently got into his music. So good
Hi Joe-the trio played at the jazz festival downtown on Saturday of Labor Day weekend and this is from a workshop that took place prior to the concert.
Third version of day and age I've listened to in the last 15 minutes. I could go on forever!
Julian got me over a 10 year guitar hiatus. Just emulating some of his licks made all things possible again. I can get lost in it - that was always my goal.
I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years. Went to Berklee school of music and all that. And for a while now have just been struggling w hitting a wall and not finding ways to keep getting better. Then I started studying a bunch of Julian’s tunes and transcriptions and all sorts of ideas started flowing. Not trying to sound like him, I never could, but my brain started moving again and I’ve been inspired by his playing.
I think this is my new favourite version of this. What a masterclass in dynamics.
💯
This man… no word… as good as humble, stratospheric in every way. Crazy what he can do with a Tele ! Thanks
There are a lot incredible guitar virtuosi out there, but few have the both the technique, taste, and feel of Julian. Man this was great.
also that versatile improv
Closer to being FREE more than any guitarist I've ever seen. So much JOY!
Capo total!
Saludos desde Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina
Wow. His creativity seems to know no bounds. Just an incredible meeting of brain, creativity and playing ability. 🙏
How have I not heard of him ever..... I need to go outside more, fking incredible
I have to agree- the Telecaster is his guitar.He sounds great on his Collings, no doubt, but THIS fluidity, THESE dynamics…unbelievable. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece of guitar playing.
There's LOTS of great guitarists in the world. None of them are better than this genius.
So great :) I dig Julian played there his Tele again. Not that I didn't like his Gretsch like guitar, archtop or so, but somewhat to me the Tele feels like extension of his mind, he's so articulate and expressive with it. Love it.
I also loved his archtop. I think it’s great that he has recorded with such a wide range of guitars.
the type of thing that makes you just smile, thank you for sharing
This man playing directly into a Deluxe Reverb and has more dynamics, touch, feel, and just sounds than you'd ever think was possible. I'm certainly inspired!
And using the normal input.
Amp dont matter, its the fingers
Sorry what’s the significance of the Deluxe Reverb? I thought it was one of the best amps.
@@demejiuk5660 the significance is that he’s playing solo directly into an amp with minimal to no pedals, and still his lines are solid, tone is massive, and dynamic. If you have ever played live solo or with a band, it’s intimidating to have no extra reverb or delays to cover up messups. Julian is just that great.
@@TheAdamBates Doesnt he usually do that but with a Fender Champ 57? It's possible that he usually plays directly into a little Fender Champ 57 which he then mics up.
And as for tone without pedals....that's literally what every jazz guitarist that influenced Julian Lage did up until the 60s. Pedals in jazz werent really a thing until fusion came in. So the quintessential clean jazz tone....is clean, no pedals. And don't get me wrong he is one of my favourite gutiarists and I think his tone and dynamics are amazing but that's in his fingers not in his gear i thought that was obvious.
my mind is blown everytime i hear him play
I'm such a fan. Thank you for sharing!
I didn’t make it to Detroit on Saturday and I was so bummed. I couldn’t be more thankful that you posted this. Absolutely phenomenal.
Thanks for sharing this. I was at the show in Jazz Fest. Wish I could've made it to the masterclass.
A unique Artist! His sound, his tone, his fluency, and he touches your heart. Love him! 😎👍👍👍🎼🎵🎶🎸🎶🎵🎼
With love to this great artist from Jerusalem!
1:30 to 1:50 what an absolutely filthy transition. Genius.
I don’t even have words for this anymore.
I do: Frisell
I still prefer listening to him play the tele! Thanks!
Absolutely mesmerizing
this is frig'in awesome!
Awesome....just fabulous.
Incredible performance
That nacho “tele” is 🔥
I'm surprised I have never seen Julian play through Milkman amps. They are from San Francisco and I know he grew up around there. They are incredible 60's Fender sounding amps to me. All hand made. Check em out!
He often uses Magic Amps I believe (also hand-made in CA). Re-created, hand-wired, PR and DR amps that are as close to vintage specs as humanly possible but with better speakers, transformers and other components.
Julian’s sound is so clean and open I’m not sure Milkman would be a good fit, great as they are. They have a bit of a distinctive Milkman burr on edge-of-breakup and it seems Julian also favours more headroom than he’d get it of the smaller Milkmans.
Genio
Damn I love this guys sound and playing. His playing kinda reminds me of Danny Gatton a bit
What a joy!
Thanks so much for this!
Superb!
Amazing.
The guitar has found its human
Beautiful.
mannn.... it's so good....
Phenomenal.
After that pause at 3:24........ wow
So cool.
Meisterhaft- Great!!!
Hey where was this show at ? I live in wyandotte downriver from the D. Wish I would have known about this one. Just recently got into his music. So good
Hi-this was a workshop at a hotel next to Hart Plaza downtown. His trio played at the jazz festival later in the afternoon.
P90 on the neck position... what happened to him?
What a living legend. Imagine picking up a tele directly into a fender tube amp and just playing that magic
A lot of his peers play with pedals and amp distortion and lose the transparency, touch and dynamics that Julian seems to revel in.
I play a G&L ASAT through a 70s Fender pro reverb……and it sounds Nothing like that! ☹️….he really is a superb player 👍🍷
he so obviously enjoys playing
Very Nice!
😘Greetings from Rome
Nice sound
What a delight
Wow
How does he slide into notes without moving his fingers is what I want to know. This guy isn’t human .
Nice ballroom
I love this guitarist. However, I’m more into his old classic style études.
Interesting
Superblues
I wonder how a lesson in a class would look like with him. i dont even know what just happend here
Pick it Son!
A Julian mavvaff.....
Nice playing and he needs a foot stool.
apparently not though
Seriously...
WTF? Where in Detroit? Ugghh.
Hi Joe-the trio played at the jazz festival downtown on Saturday of Labor Day weekend and this is from a workshop that took place prior to the concert.
@@DN-jf5qp Ahh. I was out of town. Rats. Thanks for the info.
My guess is this was somewhere in the RenCen as you are looking west down the river. I did not know he was in town recently.
Una promessa mantenuta