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. Langlois collaborated with various bands as a freelance percussionist.
On djembe (African drum), he played with “Africa Style Band” and several Senegalese bands in Dakar, Senegal.
Further, working with ethnic rhythms, he had collaborated in the rhythm section of salsa classes held at the prestigious music school AMR, in Geneva.
In 2004:
David Langlois traveled to New York, where he played with PAQUITO D’RIVERA, DORADO SCHMITT, Brian Torff, Scott Robinson, Gil Goldstein, Andrew Sherman, Orrin Star, Stephane Wrembel, John Jorgensen.
With Phillips/Stratta Production
He recorded the DVD: “Birdland Django Festival” edition 2004 featuring: JAMES CARTER, DORADO SCHMITT, DAN LEVINSON, David Langlois, Mayo Hubert, Peter Beets, BrianTorff, Winard Harper.
With The Hot Club Of New York
He played at LINCOLN CENTER, JOE’S PUB, IRRIDIUM, SATALLA and festivals including Austin (SXSW), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston, Portland.
In 2005:
With Phillips/Stratta Production
He recorded the DVD: “Birdland Django Festival” edition 2005 featuring: DORADO SCHMITT, ANGELO DEBARRE, KEN PEPLOWSKI.
With The Hot Club Of New York
They were signed by the label AMOEBA MUSIC in Los Angeles and toured with mandolin legend DAVID GRISMAN.
6 shows a week in numerous jazz clubs in NY area.
In 2006:
With The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
They recorded their first album “Good Night Harry” and sold over 10 000 copies meanwhile, they were performing numerous venues on the east coast.
With The Hot Club Of New York
They performed numerous venues and festivals all over the Country (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Austin.
In 2007:
With The Hot Club Of New York
He recorded the album of the Hot Club of New York “Barbes Brooklyn” recorded at Sound on Sound in NYC. He toured all over the country and played with Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, etc…
With The Blue Vipers Of Brooklyn
He won the national contest on Fox TV, playing four live performances on national television! He also recorded the second album “40 Days & 40 Nights” at the legendary QUAD studios in NYC (Co-produced by Arty Skye, Hit Central Entertainment and Quad Studios). David played with The Blue Vipers Of Brooklyn 4 times a week in various venues in NY.
With Steve Adelson
He recorded the new CD “Adventures in Stickology” and a DVD “Conert On The Stick” produced by MELBAY.
Opening act for Al DI MEOLA, STANLEY CLARK AND JEAN- LUC PONTY.
With Andrew Sherman and Fluid recording studios
He played for Adams Jones' movie “Nowhere Fast” He also recorded NY Lottery and AT&T Commercials.
In 2008:
With The Blue Vipers Of Brooklyn Intensive national touring with the new album “40 Days & $0 Nights”
With Porter Smith Recording of his new album “Raise” recorded at Squam Sound, Ashland NH
And numerous shows with various artists all over U.S.A.(see Collaborations U.S.)
In 2009:
With Phillips/Stratta Production
Collaboration as special guest at the NY Django Reinhardt Festival @ Birdland, NYC Featuring: Samson Schmitt, Andreas Oberg, David Langlois, Ludovic Beier, Brian Torff,
With The Blue Vipers Of Brooklyn Numerous concerts, several national tours and one European Tour
With Le Kat (Kate Lester) Recording of her album “Boudoir Rouge” recorded at TAB Sound Design, Los Angeles CA Several shows in Los Angeles Area
And numerous shows with various artists all over U.S.A.(see Collaborations U.S.)
In 2010:
With Phillips/Stratta Production
“NY Django Reinhardt Festival” at Birdland NYC Featuring: Dorado Schmitt, Samson Schmitt, Pierre Blanchard, Peter Beets, Borislav Strulev, Anat Cohen, Edmar Castaneda, David Langlois & Joel Fram
With The Blue Vipers Of Brooklyn
Recording of the third album with The Blue Vipers Of Brooklyn “Permanent Magic” recorded at Emandee Recording Studio, Brooklyn NY
Association with Bette Midler Performances at NYRP's annual Spring Picnic and Waldorf Astoria NYC Hulaween 2010 Bette Midler's annual gala benefit
With Bridget Larson
Recording of her new album “He Is” recorded at Studio 1015, Union Beach NJ
With Le Kat (Kate Lester)
Shows in Los Angeles Area and international (Russia)
And numerous shows with various artists all over U.S.A.(see Collaborations U.S.)
