Julian Lage releases “Aberdeen” ahead of The Reservoir Sessions

Julian Lage has released “Aberdeen,” a new track from the sessions for Scenes from Above. Blue Note announced the single on October 9, with John Medeski on organ and piano, Jorge Roeder on bass and Kenny Wollesen on drums.

A quartet single, a separate trio record

The recording belongs to the Joe Henry-produced quartet project. It should not be confused with The Reservoir Sessions, the forthcoming trio album featuring Roeder and drummer Joey Baron.

That distinction matters for guitar listeners following Lage’s different ensembles: the new single pairs his guitar with Medeski’s keyboards, while the next vinyl release documents a guitar-bass-drums setting.

What is coming on November 27?

The official Record Store Day Germany listing dates The Reservoir Sessions to November 27, 2026. It describes a six-track, Joe Henry-produced program of originals and standards, including “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” and “The Star-Crossed Lovers.”

According to that listing, the trio recorded after a week at New York’s Village Vanguard in March 2026. The LP and single document different ensembles.

Listen through Blue Note’s official announcement, and check the organizer’s release listing for the planned edition.

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