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David Janeway

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David Janeway grew up in Detroit and began studying classical piano at the age of five. Early influences included Harold McKinney, Marcus Belgrave and Denny Zeitlin. After moving to New York City in 1978, Janeway began studying with the late Albert Dailey. He worked with various latin/jazz groups and recorded with the salsa band Sabor. He has worked with Art Farmer, The Supremes, Michal Urbaniak, David ”Fathead” Newman, Tom Harrell, Bob Hurst, Valery Ponomarev, Eddie Henderson, Harvie S, Benny Golson and others. His recordings as a leader feature Sonny Fortune, Billy Hart, Bob Berg, Harvie S and others. His Timeless CD is “Inside Out” and features Sonny Fortune and Billy Hart. He recorded two trio CDs, ”Distant Voices” and “Forward Motion”, both on Steeplechase, featuring the working trio with Billy Hart, drums and Cameron Brown, bass. His latest recording, also on Steeplechase, “Live at Blue Llama”, features his trio captured live with Robert Hurst on bass and Billy Hart, drums.

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