 Jake Langley
If you like guitar, it is worth staying up late this week, as Dizzy's late night program features Jake Langley's Trio starting at 1:00 AM in this week leading up to Mingus' birthday from Tuesday April 17th through Saturday April 21st. The Jake Langley Trio features Jake Langley on guitar, Evan Gregor on bass, and Ian Froman on drums. Stepping out of his well known role in the world's swingingest jazz organ trio, Guitarist Jake Langley will celebrate Mingus' legacy by leading his trio in a performance of his music. An accomplished guitarist, Jake's bluesy and boppish style sounds like he was heavily influenced by both Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell. In tone, in rhythm, and in harmony, Jake is always right on the money.
Besides being a long standing member of the world renowned Joey Defrancesco Trio, Jake has 4 CDs out on the Alma/Universal Label including his latest, the Juno nominated Movin' and Groovin' with the superb 'side men', Joey Defrancesco and Byron Landham. Jake has performed and recorded with many of todays jazz legends including Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Moody, Jimmy McGriff, Trudy Pitts, Scott Hamilton, Houston Person, as well as popular music icons Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright, KD Lang and David Clayton Thomas. Jake also appears on the P.B.S. special and DVD "Legends of Jazz".
Jake won the Canadian National Jazz award in 2004. In 2005 he earned Juno award for his contribution to Richard Underhill's Tales from the Blue Lounge CD. Jake was nominated for a Juno Award "Best traditional jazz recording" in 2007. Jake has recorded over 40 CDs with Canadian jazz musicians including Doug Riley, Dave Restivo, Pat Labarbara and many others. Jake has also musical directed many award shows and has appeared on hundreds of recording sessions in every style of music. Jake lives in Brooklyn with his wife, actress Naomi Emmerson
Born in 1983, Evan Gregor 3 years and in 2000 received a scholarship to Berklee College of music where he received awards for both performance and his major, jazz composition. He performed for Gary Burton's final concert as a quartet with Pat Metheny, Burton, and drummer Jordan Perlson, and both have been hired by Burton to substitute for his "Generations" band. He worked regularly in Boston with many Berklee faculty including trombonist Phil Wilson's quintet. He finished his Berklee requirements in 2003 Summa Cum Laude, and remained in Boston another year performing and continuing his studies. Evan has been hired as a sideman by Gary Burton, Dave Liebman, Bill Goodwin, Phil Wilson, Bob Dorough, Urbie Green, Jesse Green, Matthias Lupri Group, Christian Scott, and performed/recorded with Vic Juris, Ian Froman, Phil Markowitz, Donny McCaslin, George Garzone, Dave Berkman, Myron Waldon and others.
Drummer Ian Froman has appeared in the United States, Great Britain, Asia and Europe with such artists as Jerry Bergonzi, Michael Brecker, Gary Burton, Garry Dial, Larry Grenadier, Dave Holland, Dave Liebman, Rick Margitza, Ben Monder, Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor. In Canada, Froman has recorded six albums and garnered two Juno Awards with the highly acclaimed group Metalwood, and has appeared at nearly every Canadian jazz festival in a variety of ensembles. Froman now resides in New York City.
Dizzy's late night program features Jake Langley's Trio starting at 1:00 AM in this week leading up to Mingus' birthday from Tuesday April 17th through Saturday April 21st. The Jake Langley Trio features Jake Langley on guitar, Evan Gregor on bass, and Ian Froman on drums. |
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Thursday, 28 August 2008
