CO: Re John Lake

• 1 Vibe 07:10
• 2 Well Spun 07:31
• 3 Barbericans 05:35
• 4 Rage Leisure 05:37
• 5 Losing My Shadow 05:43
• 6 Go to Your Room 05:05
• Total Runtime 36:41

Info for CO: Re

CO:Re Quintet documents the relationships with players John met during his years in the Rocky Mountains, hence the title, "Colorado Reunion."

John Lake, trumpet
Joshua Quinlan, tenor saxophone
Ben Markley, piano
Marty Kenney, bass
Chris Smith, drums

Recorded on October 17, 2022 at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn NY
Engineered by Chris Benham
Mastered and mixed by Michael Perez-Cisneros

John Lake
is an acclaimed trumpet player and composer based in the vibrant musical scene of New York City. With a career marked by versatility and virtuosity, John is recognized as an in-demand lead trumpet player, jazz soloist, and recording artist.

His musical journey has taken him across the United States and abroad, performing at leading venues and collegiate jazz programs. John’s acoustic jazz septet released their highly anticipated album "ensemble | in situ" (Bandstand Presents) in early 2024. This album captures the essence of their dynamic live performances, recorded in the heart of Brooklyn, New York.

John's debut quintet album, "Seven Angels," released in 2020 (Outside In Music), and quickly garnered widespread critical acclaim. Featuring a blend of contemporary originals and modern arrangements of jazz classics, the album showcases John's palette of diverse musical influences. All About Jazz hailed it as "compelling," while Jazz Weekly described it as “red meat for hard boppers.”

In addition to his solo work, John has made significant contributions to large ensembles, as both a lead trumpet player and featured soloist, including Charlie Rosen’s Grammy Award-Winning 8-Bit Big Band, as well as the jazz orchestras of Steven Feifke, Robert Edwards, Danny Jonokuchi, Erica Seguine, Remy Le Boeuf.

John's versatility extends to the worlds of popular music and musical theater, where he has performed and recorded with icons such as Lauryn Hill & Fugees at the Global Citizen Festival, Harry Connick Jr.'s tribute to Cole Porter at the Metropolitan Opera, as well as lead trumpet in Micheal Feinstein's touring tribute to Tony Bennett, “Because of You.” Additional appearances include Louis Cato, Mr. Carmack, Mary J. Blige, Mac Miller, Josh Groban, and Kristin Chenoweth. John's trumpet can be heard on the theme song for the NBA On ESPN, as well as national advertising campaigns for Nieman Marcus, Heineken, Panera Bread, and many more.

In the world of Broadway musicals, John has performed in the orchestras of Tony-winning shows such as The Great Gatsby, Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along, Some Like It Hot, MJ The Musical, and Mean Girls. John currently plays lead trumpet with the Eyal Vilner Big Band on the Joyce Theater's first Lindy-Hop show, “SW!NG OUT.”

John holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and a Master of Music from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Committed to sharing his knowledge and passion for music, John is actively involved in teaching clinics at high schools and colleges across the country. John continues his scholarly pursuits by writing for print publications such as DownBeat Magazine, JazzEd Online, and JazzTimes Online.

John Lake proudly endorses and performs exclusively on XO Brass trumpets and flugelhorns, and records with Barkley Microphones.

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