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Langlois

Born: March 2, 1971

David Langlois was born in Paris, France, where he took up the drum set at age fifteen. A year later, he began his training with Johnny Stadler, professional jazz drummer, well known for his appearances on Swiss television, radios and for his outstanding live performances throughout Europe. Mr. Langlois, then, performed in several jazz bands in France and Switzerland. At 21 years old, he was hired as a full time musician by Gilles Remy, an European renowned, jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, to play the washboard and the drum set in the “Gilles Remy Orchestra”, which toured internationally, playing at the highly esteemed, Montreux Jazz Festival, and numerous other festivals all over Europe. It was at this time, that David invented his signature washboard instrument, and polished his unique washboard technique, which immediately attracted several avenues of professional work. In 1994: David founded his own four pieces band, “The Sun Side Jazz Band”, inspired by New Orleans jazz, which performed at concerts and festivals throughout France and Switzerland. In 1998: David Langlois released his first album “Sun Side in the Street” which he arranged, performed and produced. In 2000: David Langlois arranged, interpreted and produced his second album untitled “Swingin’ Leman”. During his years with Sun Side Jazz Band, Mr