Whale Hawk

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Born: May 5, 1981 Primary Instrument: Sax, baritone

WhaleHawk is a collective that features the show-stopping ability of Jacob Sanders! Mr. Sanders has singlehandedly stopped several of not only his own shows, but other’s as well. WhaleHawk is of the mind that music should contain dope beats, and contemplative progressions in the style of such artists as Chris Bowden, DJ Shadow, J-Dilla and Fat Jon.

Armed only with an 8-track and a bag of dreams, WhaleHawk is committed to broaden the musical horizons of all within earshot, while promoting the skills necessary to bum-rush and thusly rock a show. Mr. Sanders has production/arranging/composing/performing credits on over twenty different albums. Along with being thorough with the women he was also featured in DownBeat’s Student Music Awards issue for being the “Top College Jazz Soloist of 2002.”

WhaleHawk currently lives in NYC with his lovely wife and an itchy recording finger. He plays with several different bands at various spots all across the US. His music has been described as “mind-bending,” and “pretty-good.”

Last Updated: January 16, 2008

”Featuring a four piece horn section led by Downbeat Magazine’s 2002 winner of outstanding performance by a jazz instrumental soloist, Chronophonic has quickly become a leader among Colorado’s original music scene.”

“...living proof that Denver does have vital, contemporary-jazz-influenced music.”

As A Leader: Title: "Chronophonic" Record Label: none Year Released: 2002 Title: "Footwork" Record Label: none Released: 2003 As an arranger/composer/sideman Title: "Dirty Boogaloo and Some Reefer Too" Record Label: CueZone Records Released:2008

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Primary Instrument:
Sax, baritone

Location:
Astoria, NY

Willing to teach:
Intermediate to advanced students

Credentials/Background:
Lead a successful career as sax and songwriting teacher in Denver CO for 3 years. Also created and facilitated a week long "Funk Workshop" for the Denver School of the Arts. We focused on the histroy, theory, and performance of funk and boogaloo music.

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