Lage Lund Trio

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Recognized as one of the most distinctive guitarists of his generation, Lage Lund is a 
compelling force in contemporary jazz. A recipient of the "Rising Star – Guitar" award 
in the Downbeat Critics’ Poll, Lund has earned praise from luminaries like Pat Metheny, 
who cites him as a favorite, and from Russell Malone, who lauded him as "all music and 
all soul" when awarding him first prize in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz 
Competition.
With a rapidly expanding repertoire of original compositions and a masterful approach 
to jazz standards, Lund combines staggering harmonic sophistication with an 
exceptionally fluid voice as a soloist. His performances reveal a “casually magnetic” 
stage presence that, according to the New York Times, channels “reticence into a 
whisper-quiet mystique” and “balances his abundant proficiencies with an aesthetic of 
gleaming calm.”
Originally from Norway, Lund moved to Boston on a scholarship to Berklee College of 
Music, and in 2002, relocated to New York, becoming the first electric guitarist 
accepted to Juilliard. Since his Monk Competition win, he has become an essential 
sideman for top-tier artists like David Sánchez, Maria Schneider, Mark Turner, and 
Seamus Blake, while also leading his own critically acclaimed projects.
In 2023, Lund released two significant albums: “Ashes” on JMI Records, an audiophile 
analog label, alongside Tyshawn Sorey (drums) and Matt Brewer (bass); and “Most 
Peculiar” (Criss Cross Jazz), a daring sequel to “Terrible Animals”with an elite rhythm 
section featuring Sullivan Fortner, Larry Grenadier, and Tyshawn Sorey. These works 
highlight Lund’s dynamic creativity and adventurous use of effects, pushing his sound 
into new territory. Earlier, in 2019, Lund released “Life of the Party” with the OWL Trio 
on Newvelle, featuring Kurt Elling, marking another milestone in his explorative 
musical journey.
Beyond his solo work, Lund has been a core member of Melissa Aldana’s ensemble, 
contributing as producer and co-writer to her Blue Note albums “12 Stars” (2022) 
and “Echoes of the Inner Prophet” (2024). His upcoming 2024 release, “Live in 
Brooklyn”, showcases The Fury, a powerful collective ensemble featuring Mark Turner, 
Matt Brewer, and Tyshawn Sorey. Recorded live in Brooklyn and set for release on Giant 
Step Arts, this album promises to be another landmark in Lund’s already remarkable 
discography.
With extensive tours across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Lund continues to elevate his 
role as a creative force, inspiring jazz’s evolving narrative. “Of the younger cats, Lage 
is THE one. He's a wonderful player. Scary actually!" says Kurt Rosenwinkel

Lage Lund - guitar
Joe Sanders - bass
Greg Hutchinson - drums

cover: 30/20€