Jake Sanders Band

Jake Sanders is a guitarist, bandleader, and arranger versed in swing and early jazz.  In addition to leading his own ensembles, Sanders performs with The Lovestruck Balladeers, Naomi & Her Handsome Devils, and The Jonathan Doyle Swingtet.  His past groups include The Cangelosi Cards and Chicago’s celebrated traditional jazz band, The Fat Babies.

Jake Sanders has performed at The Chicago Jazz Festival, The Detroit Jazz Festival, Herräng Dance Camp, The Brooklyn Folk Festival and at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing.  He has been an artist in residence at the Shanghai House of Blues and Jazz in China and has performed on countless stages throughout Europe, Asia and North America.  In addition to recording with his bands and as a guest with artists such as Pokey LaFarge, Jake Sanders has multiple recordings released under his own name including Estrellas de Radio (Jalopy Records), Estrellas de Radio Vol II, and Alight & Elide (with Jonathan Doyle).