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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. "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
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