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Justin Page: Lost and Found
Justin Page
drumsb.1967
Page was something of a child prodigy who became active in the jazz scene from an early age. He was the youngest musician to perform at the Newport Jazz Festival when he was 11, and he has performed with artists such as
Kevin Hays
pianob.1968
Bill Charlap
pianob.1966
Justin Robinson
saxophone, altob.1968
Leonard Bernstein
composer / conductor1918 - 1990
During his adult life, though, Page took a different career path than music. For years, he worked professionally as a technology consultant. His interest in music, however, was always an important part of his life. He never stopped playing or practicing, and he also assumed that there would be plenty of time to eventually go back and start playing music professionally again. But in 2013, he was diagnosed with ALS, and he decided to return to music upon hearing the news.
In an amazing turn of events, Page learned that the original diagnosis was incorrect, and his condition was actually treatable. By this time, of course, he had already made his career change. Page describes the situation at this time: "When I learned it wasn't ALS, it was too late. I'm back!" This is good news for jazz lovers, because he is an exceptionally talented musician who has a lot to offer.
With Lost And Found, Page reunites with some of his childhood friends, who have become respected musicians in their own right. Along with Page playing drums, the album features
Doug Weiss
bass, acousticKevin Hays
pianob.1968
Justin Robinson
saxophone, altob.1968
Lost and Found offers a mixture of standards along with newer compositions. The standards included, however, aren't the usual suspects. The songs featured such as "Moon Song," "You Don't Know What Love Is" and "Poinciana" don't seem to get covered as often as many other standards. The album also includes more contemporary selections such as
Al Foster
drums1944 - 2025
Joshua Redman
saxophoneb.1969
All of the musicians featured work together seamlessly. There is a tight balance among all of the players that gives each song a unique quality. Page's drums and Weiss' bass are always in the pocket, and Hays and Robinson carry the melodies and improvisation with a sense of flawless communication. These players sound like they have been playing together continuously for years.
Lost And Found is a major achievement and an important step in Page's musical journey. Along with this recording, he has also been involved in helping fellow musicians affected by COVID-19, and he is currently working on another album. It's refreshing to see someone like Justin Page bringing such positive energy into the music scene. ">
Track Listing
Moon Song; The Chief; You You Don't Know What Love Is; Hide and Seek; Poinciana.
Personnel
Album information
Title: Lost and Found | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Temporal Acuity Publishing
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Justin Page
Album Review
Kyle Simpler
Lost and Found
Temporal Acuity Publishing
Kevin Hays
Bill Charlap
Justin Robinson
Leonard Bernstein
Doug Weiss
Al Foster
Joshua Redman
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