David Janeway

"A skilled composer and pianist capable of creating

music that is imaginative, sensitive, and often exciting."

David Franklin, Cadence

"...welcome your ears to David Janeway. You'll enjoy this new recording talent."

Sid Gribetz, WKCR, Jazz Times

"This is pleasant contemporary jazz that is easy to enjoy."

Michael Nastos, The Ann Arbor News

David Janeway was born in Rochester, New York. He began studying classical piano at the age of six after moving to Detroit in 1960. Early influences included Harold McKinney, Marcus Belgrave, Bill Evans and Denny Zeitlin. After moving to New York City in 1978, Janeway studied with the late Albert Dailey for two years. During this time he worked and recorded with Angel Canales and Orchestra Sabor and other Latin/Jazz groups.

Janeway's compositions and improvisations reveal an intensely dedicated and sensitive individual. While his driving power and intricate rhythms have earned him comparisons to McCoy Tyner, make no mistake, he is an artist with an undeniably unique voice. Drawing upon his Latin music experience, he often spices his music with unexpected salsa turns and twists that make for passionate solos.

Janeway has also worked with Art Farmer, The Supremes, Michal Urbaniak, Spanky Wilson, David "Fathead" Newman, Jr. Cook, Sonny Fortune, Billy Hart, Tom Harrell, Danny Gottlieb, Louis Smith, Dakota Staton, Valery Ponomarev, Benny Golson, Harvie S and others.

He has performed at Zanzibar, Visiones, Sonny's, Village Gate, J's, Sweet Basil, Sweet Rhythm and other clubs in NYC. He performed at the Salsa Festival at Madison Square Garden in 1980 and at the Detroit Montreus Jazz Festival and other festivals and clubs throught the US and Europe.

His first recording as a leader was entitled "Entry Point" (New Directions,1986LP) and featured Bob Berg, Marcus Belgrave and Steve Berrios. His second as a leader, "Inside Out" (Timeless Records-CD SJP402) features Sonny Fortune, Billy Hart, Valery Ponomarev and Chip Jackson. His latest CD, Excursion features his trio with Harvie S and Steve Davis.

DAVID JANEWAY IS CURRENTLY PERFORMING AT THE WATERCOLOR CAFE ON: Thursday,May 29th, Larchmont, NY

 DAVID JANEWAY-Piano

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