Guitarist Jake Langley invokes classic jazz guitarists like Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell, spinning clear-toned, luminous lines atop bluesy riffs and funk rhythms." Toronto Life
"Jake Langley is an exciting new voice on guitar with deep roots in the tradition." - Pat Martino
Jake Langley has quickly taken his place as one of Canada's premier jazz guitarists. The CBC has referred to Jake as a "rising star" and a "hot, young talent". The Toronto Life says "...infectious...Langley (is) one of the most notable Canadian musicians to come to light in the past year." The young musician has been gaining international attention in the past few year while touring as part of the world renowned Joey Defrancesco Trio. He also has received critical acclaim with his latest international release "Movin' and Groovin'" (Alma/Universal) featuring Joey Defrancesco and Byron Landham. Jake is featured in the new Joey Defrancesco CD "Organic Vibes" with George Coleman and Bobby Hutcherson. Jake has performed with Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, James Moody, Trudy Pitts, George Coleman, Scott Hamilton, Merl Saunders, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Carol Weisman, Pete Christlieb, Holly Cole and Garth Hudson. He also also appeared on many television and radio shows, including the PBS "Legends of Jazz". As leader of his own group, he has received critical acclaim for his previous three CD's "Doug's Garage", "Non-Fiction" and "Diggin In'". Jake is a graduate of the Concordia University jazz program, has attended the Banff Center Jazz Workshop and has been awarded two Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Awards and a Canada Council Grant to study in New York with jazz guitar legends Pat Martino and Jim Hall. © 2012 Mike's Master Classes http://www.mikesmasterclasses.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=32
Jake Langley is a brilliant jazz guitarist and should be a world-wide jazz phenomenon but the commercial media will never play this kind of music, and he is not the only ignored talent playing today. Jake's CD with Joey DeFrancesco and Byron Landham, Movin' and Groovin', was nominated for a Juno Award in Canada. Jake is at home playing world class jazz as well as soul, funk, R&B, Rock and Pop as can be heard via his recordings with David Clayton Thomas 'Aurora' (Justin Time) and with performing alongside artists Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainright, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, and KD Lange. His jazz credits read like a who's who with the likes of jazz icons Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Steve Gadd, Pat Labarbara, James Moody, Trudy Pitts, George Coleman, Houston Person, Pee Wee Ellis, Scott Hamilton, Garth Hudson, Ron Blake, Bill Cosby and others. Jake covers Horace Silver's "The Jody Grind" on this album. If you are interested in jazz and want to hear one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded, listen to Horace Silver's "Song For My Father". Listen to Jake's "Non Fiction" album. For guitar jazz in the same hard-bop style, it is worthwhile checking out albums by Louis Stewart and the late Emily Remler on this blog [All tracks @ 320 Kbps: File size = 114 Mb]
TRACKS / COMPOSERS
1. End Of A Love Affair (Redding) 5:55
2. Adam's Apple (Shorter) 7:45
3. Blue Bash (Smith) 6:16
4. Save Your Love For Me (Johnson) 8:04
5. Invitation (Kaper) 8:51
6. Ignant Oil (Gillespie) 7:36
7. The Jody Grind (Silver) 5:22
PLAYERS
Jake Langley - Guitar
Doug Riley - Hammond B3 Organ
John Fraboni - Drums
BIO
This week we feature Canadian jazz guitarist Jake Langley. Wow! This cat smokes. Check him out. Jake Langley has quickly taken his place as one of Canada's premier jazz guitarists. The media has referred to Jake as a "rising star" and a "hot, young talent". New York Jazz Magazine says "... infectious... Langley (is) one of the most notable Canadian musicians to come to light in the past years." The 33 year old, New York based musician has been gaining international attention in the past four years while touring as part of the world renowned Joey Defrancesco Trio. He also has been gaining critical acclaim with the 2006 international release of his CD "Movin' and Groovin" featuring organist Joey Defrancesco and Byron Landham on Alma/Universal. Jake is featured on the latest Joey Defrancesco release "Authorized Bootleg" (Concord) with George Coleman and received rave reviews for his participation on Joey's 2006 release "Organic Vibes" with Bobby Hutcherson and Ron Blake. Jake is also known in the R&B, Pop, Blues world via his recordings with David Clayton Thomas "Aurora" (Justin Time) and with performing alongside artists Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainright, Bobby "Blue" Bland, KD Lange and Jazz icons Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Pat Labarbara, James Moody, Trudy Pitts, George Coleman, Houston Person, Pee Wee Ellis, Scott Hamilton, Garth Hudson (the Band), Ron Blake and Bill Cosby and others. Jake also appears on the P.B.S. special and DVD "Legends of Jazz". As a leader of his own group Jake has recorded four CD's "Doug's Garage, and "Non Fiction" and "Diggin In"and was featured at the IAJE convention, and the Montreal and Toronto international jazz festivals. Jake was nominated for a Juno Award "Best jazz recording" in 2007 and he won a JUNO Award in 2003 for his participation in Richard Underhill's award winning CD "Tales From the Blue Lounge". He won the Canadian National Jazz award in 2004/05/06. Alongside Langley's solo career, he has backed up many other internationally renowned artists live and on record. Jake has been on over 100 recordings and he toured for 2 years and recorded with Fantasy recording artist and Greatful Dead Alumnae, Merl Saunders, and Soul Legend Bobby 'Blue' Bland. Jake has also performed with many top Canadian musicians and during his ten year career in Toronto was a top call session guitarist and can be heard on many television and radio jingles. Live television credits include PBS "legends of Jazz" and in the house band for the 2004/05 Gemini Awards, Gospel Jubalie, 2006 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Featured radio performances include PBS "Live at Yoshi's" with James Moody C.B.C.'s As it Happens, Finklemans Christmas Special, and CBC "On Stage, and "Jazz Beat". Jake was musical director of the 2005 National Jazz Awards.Jake Langley is a graduate of the Concordia University jazz program, has attended the Banff Center Jazz Workshop in 1996 and has been awarded two Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Awards and a Canada Council Grant to study in New York with jazz guitar legends Pat Martino and Jim Hall. Jake has produced recordings for Roy Hargrove, Sheila Jordan, Rob McConnell, Marc Jordan and others was nominated for a Juno 2007 Juno for his production of the David Braid Quartet CD and he currently produces music at his New York Studio and production house Tone Poet Music by & © Doc Dosco © Hitsquad Pty Ltd 2012 , All Rights Reserved http://www.guitarsite.com/news/whats_hot_with_jazz_guitar/jake_langley/
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