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David Janeway Trio feat. Ali Jackson & Rodney Whitaker
The David Janeway Trio performed two sets at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Pianist David Janeway, originally from Detroit and with a significant career in New York, has collaborated with many renowned artists. The trio showcased telepathic interplay with renditions of jazz standards, luminous ballads, and Janeway's original compositions.
David Janeway's musical journey began in Detroit in the 1960s, influenced by the Motown sound and local jazz legends such as Marcus Belgrave and Harold McKinney. In 1978, he moved to New York City where he worked with numerous notable artists including The Supremes and Art Farmer. Janeway became a prominent figure in the New York jazz scene, performing at renowned clubs like Smalls, Birdland, and Django, as well as internationally.
His latest album, "David Janeway Trio Live at Blue LLama," is a live recording made at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor in June 2024. Joined by world-class rhythm section Robert Hurst III and Billy Hart, Janeway presents a powerful, modern yet historically grounded jazz style with tight group interplay and emotional depth. His music channels Detroit’s rich jazz tradition.
The event at the Blue LLama Jazz Club featured two performances and had a cover charge of $25.
His latest album, "David Janeway Trio Live at Blue LLama," is a live recording made at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor in June 2024. Joined by world-class rhythm section Robert Hurst III and Billy Hart, Janeway presents a powerful, modern yet historically grounded jazz style with tight group interplay and emotional depth. His music channels Detroit’s rich jazz tradition.
The event at the Blue LLama Jazz Club featured two performances and had a cover charge of $25.
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