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Grant Langford: Links

USAF Bands: Airmen of Note
This will give you an overview on the Air Force's Premier Bands including the Airmen of Note which I am a member of. Also they have a updated calendar for performances in your area.

Members of the Airmen of Note

Ben Patterson's Website
This is trombonist Ben Patterson of the 'Note. Great player worth checking out.
Tedd Baker's Website
Great Saxophonist playing lead Tenor in the 'Note. We've been friends since our undergraduate days at New England Conservatory. He is one of the best Tenor players out there.
Tyler Kuebler
Lead Alto in the Airmen of Note. Looking forward to working with him.
Steve Erickson
Pianist of the Airmen of Note and a great composer/arranger.
Joe Jackson
Lead trombone in Airmen of Note
Rich Sigler
Trumpeter, producer, and creator of Finale's Jazz Font.
Alan Baylock
Chief arranger of AON and leader of Alan Baylock Orchestra.

JAZZ ARTISTS/BANDS

Count Basie Orchestra official site
tour dates and other CD info
Frank Basile
Baritone Saxophonist is one of my favorite musicians. Check him out.
Drummer Dave Gibson
We have been performing together for over five years. A swingin' drummer whose a top call throughout NYC.
The Black Diamond Orchestra
This is a new band led by Amy Wallin and Mark McGowan. It focuses on the Swingin' 20's Jazz.
George Gee Orchestra
This is one of the premier Swing Dance bands in the NY metropolitan area. I have worked with this band for 5 years. Be on the lookout for the Jump, Jive & Wailers new CD release.
Cab Calloway Orchestra
Look out for the Centennial tour of the Cab Calloway Orchestra. This band carries on the music and sound of the original Calloway hits. It's lead by CB Brooks, grandson of Cab and fellow NEC alum. 2007 marks the Centennial year of Cab Calloway's birth.
Valery Ponomarev
This ex-Jazz Messenger is a rare breed of musician that has his own voice but is steeped in the hard-bop tradition. I have had the privilege of working in his Big Band and small groups for a few years.
Brad Leali
Brad is one of my best friends and is a great saxophonist. He is currently head of the Jazz Dept. at the Texas Tech University.
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra
Lead by Ron Allen I have been playing with this Swing Big Band for about five years. They are a great band to check out.

COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS

Scotty Barnhart
Great trumpeter and burgeoning author.
Endre Rice
One of the best soloists in the band
Will Matthews
One of the most underrated guitarists out there.
Marshall Mcdonald
Lead alto in CBO. Great site.
Doug Lawrence
Great saxophonist with big tone and phrasing.
Melba Joyce
Featured vocalist is a true musician.
Butch Miles
A Drumming Legend.

RECORD LABELS/MANAGEMENT

Nichelson Entertainment
Frederick Nichelson is president of M&N Records and Nichelson Entertainment which released Brooklyn Soul Organization's debut CD. Check out this Dallas, TX based company and its talented roster.

FAMILY SITES

Finest Real Estate company in Brooklyn!
My wife Rachael is an agent at this real estate company serving the greater New York metropolitan area.
My brother George's cycling team
is a premier amateur racing team and cycling club in Chicago, Illinois. We were founded in 1999 by professional couriers who wanted to extend their cycling experience to organized racing. The 100-plus members of our team compete in a variety of cycling disciplines, including road, track, mountain bike and cyclocross. Our team members compete at all levels of the sport, from beginner categories to elite racing. We have specialized programs, clinics and professional coaching services available to members to help them excel in the sport. We also present a thriving women’s racing team, and we manage a junior development team that has produced national champions and a silver medal at the 2004 junior world championships...
Dr. George M. Langford (My dad)
Dr. George M. Langford Dean of Math and Natural Science. He is so badd they had to do a PBS special on him. Check it out!

MISCELLANEOUS

Mike Manning Saxophones & Repair
This guy is one of the best repairman, saxophone, mouthpiece, reed maker. You name it he does it well. He's the only guy I use.
Hostbaby site designer for musicians
This is a must for all aspiring musicians. Its a easy affordable way for all musicians to have a personal site to get their music to a broader audience. I did this site myself in 2 hours using hostbaby.com