Big Rude Jake A short Bio of a man with an ironic name Singer/song-writer Big Rude Jake is a remarkable and distinguished figure on the Canadian music scene with a notable presence around the world. A true innovator, a deft craftsman of song and a powerful and compelling lyricist, he has been knocking audiences dead with his impassioned performances for some 15 years, in venues across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. While most jazz devotees of his generation appreciated jazz from an academic point of view, Jake found that he was drawn to the Jazz tradition for its’ passion and sensuali… read more
Big Rude Jake A short Bio of a man with an ironic name Singer/song-writer Big Rude Jake is a remarkable and distinguished figure on the Canadian musi… read more
Big Rude Jake A short Bio of a man with an ironic name Singer/song-writer Big Rude Jake is a remarkable and distinguished figure on the Canadian music scene with a notable presence aroun… read more
Canada's singer/blues shouter, songwriter and bandleader Big Rude Jake's six official albums show a diversity of styles and talents. Many who know him as the original 'Swing Punk' may not be aware that he writes, performs and records ragtime, blues, jazz, punk, rockabilly, americana, cabaret, gospel, poetry, folk and much more… . Top hits include "Gotham City Serenade", "Steppin' Out Under the Moon", "Queer for Cat", "Swing Baby" and the naughty "The Girl in the Pink Canoe". In live performance, he a… read more
Canada's singer/blues shouter, songwriter and bandleader Big Rude Jake's six official albums show a diversity of styles and talents. Many who know him as the original 'Swing … read more
Canada's singer/blues shouter, songwriter and bandleader Big Rude Jake's six official albums show a diversity of styles and talents. Many who know him as the original 'Swing Punk' may not be aware that he writes, pe… read more