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Jake Hanlon
Guitarist, Composer and Educator Jake Hanlon is about to release his first recording as a leader...
About Me
ake Hanlon is a Guitarist, Composer, and Educator based in Atlantic Canada where he maintains an active
career as a performer and educator frequently performing regional and international acts.
Hanlon released Follow and Autumn Song, both nominated for Jazz Recording of the Year by the ECMA. He is
a member of Dual Chromatic, whose live album Into the Pale is scheduled to be released in the Spring of
2019.
Hanlon is an Assistant Professor of Music at Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish Nova Scotia and has
been a member of the Faculty of Music since 2008. As a member of the Faculty, Hanlon teaches Jazz Guitar,
Improvisation, and Composition. His contribution to the Visiting Artist program has allowed him to perform
with International artists such as Dave Liebman, Chad Wackerman, Tim Haggans, Peter Erskine, Andy
LaVerne, and more. Hanlon is an alumnus of the University of North Texas and Saint Francis Xavier.
Hanlon has performed with Canadian artists such as Paul Tynan, Mike Murley, Kirk MacDonald, Ethan Ardelli,
Mike Rud, Diane Nalini, and David Braid. He is available for events public and private as well as clinics in your
area.