the new school's school of jazz and contemporary music announces the appointment of julian lage to faculty

Julian Lage - Photo courtesy of Nathan West

New York, September 26, 2019 – The New School's School of Jazz and Contemporary Music announced today that acclaimed guitarist and composer Julian Lage will join the faculty of the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, and a gift for freely associating between styles, tempos, keys, and textures that adds to his limitless improvisational spirit. 

“I am thrilled and honored to be included in The New School’s progressive and dynamic community,” said Lage. “I can’t wait to learn from all and share in the music!”

At School of Jazz, Lage will teach Improvisational Ensemble and serve on the private lesson faculty, where he will work with students and faculty throughout the college on a wide range of special projects, productions, and courses.

“We are thrilled to welcome Julian to the faculty at The New School," said Keller Coker, Dean of School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, Associate Dean of the College of Performing Arts. "Julian is a world-class, innovative artist, and I can't wait to see what he creates with our students at The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music."

Though only 31, the California-born New York-based musician boasts a long, prolific résumé on his own accord in addition to sideman alongside such icons as Gary Burton and John Zorn and duo partner with Nels Cline, Chris Eldridge and Fred Hersch, and more.

 

The New School's School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, founded in 1986, is one of the most influential institutions of its kind. The quality and uniqueness of the school lie in its artist-as-mentor approach to learning, its progressive curriculum, small ensemble-based performance, a stellar faculty composed of artist-practitioners, and access to unique musical opportunities throughout New York City. Notable faculty include Reggie Workman, bassist, bandleader, composer; Ben Allison, bassist, bandleader, composer; Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Robert Hurwitz, President, Nonesuch Records; Yosvany Terry, saxophonist, percussionist, bandleader, composer; and Jimmy Owens, trumpet. Among the many remarkable artists who have given master classes or lecture presentations are Cassandra Wilson, Randy Weston, Geri Allen, George Lewis, Marc Ribot, Fred Wesley, Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Pauline Oliveros, Don Byron, Ben Sidran, Tommy LiPuma and George Wein.

Founded in 1919, The New School was established to advance academic freedom, tolerance, and experimentation. A century later, The New School remains at the forefront of innovation in higher education, inspiring more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students to challenge the status quo in design and the social sciences, liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. The university welcomes thousands of adult learners annually for continuing education courses and public programs that encourage open discourse and social engagement. Through our online learning portals, research institutes, and international partnerships, The New School maintains a global presence.

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