Jazz Fusion Guitarist Jake Herzog Celebrates CD At Miles Café, 2/4 And 3/4

Jake Hertzog, one of the most original and exciting young guitarists on the scene, will be returning to the studio next month to record his third album. At 24 years old, Jake has already released two critically acclaimed fusion albums, toured the country as bandleader for Nickelodeon pop-stars Nat and Alex Wolff, and currently writes a jazz column for Guitar Player Magazine entitled "Hey Jazz Guy." He was also the youngest ever winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival Jazz Guitar Competition in 2006 and has performed and taught worldwide.

The upcoming record, a follow up to last year's Patterns, will feature Jake's all-star rhythm section, Victor Jones and Harvie S. Harvie will also be taking on a new role in addition to bassist on this latest project as producer. "I am thrilled to be producing Jake Hertzog's upcoming CD- Jake is a serious and original artist who is becoming a major voice in contemporary music. I have been a part of his music from his first project as bassist and musical colleague --so this project holds special meaning for me." Said Harvie, in regards to the upcoming collaboration. In addition to hundreds of records on which Harvie has played bass, his production credits include Michael Brecker, Phil Woods, Chris Potter, Bob Mintzer, and Mike Stern.

Jake will be bringing his trio into one of New York's most impressive recording studios, The Magic Shop, that has hosted artists such as The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Norah Jones and Arcade Fire. "It's the perfect place for the synthesis of jazz and indie rock," says Hertzog. "That's what this record will be all about, continuing more deeply in the direction of the last two albums." The Jake Hertzog Trio will be in the studio next month and the record will be released in late spring.

The Trio will celebrate its new album with two performances at the Miles Café Jazz Club at 212 E. 52nd St., 3rd Fl. (b/t 2nd & 3rd Ave.), on Friday, February 4th and Friday, March 4th at 7:30pm. Performing with the venerated rhythm section of Harvie S (bass) and Victor Jones (drums) the Jake Hertzog Trio bends genres with their exhilarating live performances. This is an event not to miss, as the band prepares for their third studio album.