Sub Rosa

“Sub Rosa demonstrates that Julian Shore now plays a key role in the evolution of the jazz piano trio. There are moments of quiet introspection, bursts of vibrant energy, and passages of melancholic beauty, all interwoven with a thread of understated elegance.” -All About Jazz  ★★★★½

“Shore and his superlatively sympathetic rhythm section are confident enough in both their playing and the compositions to hold back, and leave space for the audience to participate: the music does the talking, dropping hints rather than spelling everything out, trusting the listener.” -jazzwise ★★★★

“Shore's trio is tight yet volatile, and Nevin and Mednard are dynamic collaborators. Sub Rosa is one of the essential piano trio recordings of 2025… Shore’s patient searching always brings surprising melodic epiphanies to the surface—revelations that were lingering submerged under his hands all along.” -Stereophile ★★★★½

“Arguably, the most appealing quality of the music of Julian Shore—aside from its obvious exquisite melodicism—is how the melodic focus doesn’t bend or crack, even when it undergoes intense pressure. In some instances, the way a piece re-enters a melodic interlude—as if it’s launching itself skyward from ground erupting beneath its feet—is nothing less than stunning.” -Bandcamp

“Shore’s Sub Rosa is a quiet masterwork that whispers secrets below the surface” —Paris Moves ★★★★★

“Shore’s latest is a mystery wrapped in charisma. His originals are tuneful and progressive, but with a hinterland of unease. A damn fine album.” — The Times (London) ★★★★