Julian Shore at Cornelia Street Cafe

Julian Shore’s compositions are based around the expansion and development of the beautifully simple. Memorable, honest and effortless, the songs flow with the organic freedom found in jazz, but with the clarity of intent one might find in a lullaby. With two dextrous singers carrying the melodic duties, the music glides and skips whether the songs feature lyrics or ephemeral vocalese. Teaming up with acclaimed guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, Shore’s new record “Filaments” depicts moments, memories and ideas in vivid imagery, while remaining unpredictable and full of humor. He will be celebrating the album’s release at Cornelia Street Cafe with a showcase of the music featured on the record as well as some new previously unperformed compositions....

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Julian Shore’s compositions are based around the expansion and development of the beautifully simple. Memorable, honest and effortless, the songs flow with the organic freedom found in jazz, but with the clarity of intent one might find in a lullaby. With two dextrous singers carrying the melodic duties, the music glides and skips whether the songs feature lyrics or ephemeral vocalese. Teaming up with acclaimed guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, Shore’s new record “Filaments” depicts moments, memories and ideas in vivid imagery, while remaining unpredictable and full of humor. He will be celebrating the album’s release at Cornelia Street Cafe with a showcase of the music featured on the record as well as some new previously unperformed compositions.

“Gorgeous vocals float atop the rhythmic palette laid down by Shore [and the rhythm section]. He’s an extremely precocious [and] serious musician.” --JAZZIZ magazine

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