Following the success of his 2009 album Sounding Point, guitarist Julian Lage brings his exciting international band to the Stanford Jazz Festival. Since he emerged as a child phenomenon, Julian's playing and musicianship have developed and matured through wide-ranging study and extensive gigging. He has long since come into his own as an artist with something important to say and an undeniable gift for communicating with audiences. His new group's unique lineup includes cellist Aristides Rivas, percussionist Tupac Mantilla, saxophonist Ben Roseth, and bassist Jorge Roeder. Their concept is firmly rooted in the communication and improvisation of jazz, but their sound is strikingly original and not easily categorized, drawing on folk, bluegrass, Latin American music, chamber music, and more. Sounding Point features Julian's own jazz compositions as well as diverse covers, collaborations, and original through-composed pieces. An electrifying performer with limitless creativity and a unique vision, Julian Lage has become a favorite of Stanford audiences, and this performance by his innovative group is not to be missed.