On tour with Lauren Diagle!
/I’m now on tour with Grammy Award recording artist, Lauren Diagle! Look for us in your city!
https://www.laurendaigle.com/tour/
Neon Jazz Interview
/I recently sat down for an interview with Joe at Neon Jazz, a Kansas City- based jazz blog! Check it out HERE
Global Works now available as a digital purchase!
/Buy the album HERE!
Back on tour with Cory Wong!
/I’m currently on tour with Cory Wong and the Wongnotes featuring special guest, Victor Wooten! Please head to Cory’s website for information: Cory's Website
Thailand For Now Live at the Blue Room Video now available on YouTube!
/Check out the live performance of “Thailand For Now” at Third Man Records from the Global Works album release show last month! CHECK IT OUT HERE
Global Works LP: OUT NOW!
/Head on over to the “music” tab or search my name in your preferred streaming service to listen!
Global Works:
Produced by Raymond Joseph
All songs written by Jake Botts (excluding track 1, written by Raymond Joseph)
Alto, Tenor and Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet- Jake Botts
Piano and Aux Keys- Ryan Connors and Ian Miller
B3 Organ (track 5)- Ian Miller
Guitars- Adam McPhail, David Linaburg, Juan Solorzano, Raymond Joseph
Electric and Upright Bass- Alec Newnam
Drums- Ross McReynolds, Howie Artis
Percussion- Ross McReynolds
Additional Percussion on Track 2- Zev Shearn-Nance
Trumpet- Andrew Golden
Trombone/Brass- Ray Mason
Marimba- Parker James
Strings (track 1,2, and 6) - Laura Epling, Hannah Sorrells Tyler, Bobby Chase, Austin Hoke
Strings (track 5)- Alicia Enstrom, Kristen Weber, Lydia Luce, Emily Rodgers
String Arrangements- Raymond Jospeh
Vocals- Jake Botts, Ian Miller, Raymond Joseph
Mixed by- Ian Miller
Mastered by- Mike Monseur
Engineers- Ian Miller, Jon Estes, Jack Tellman
Recorded at Bomb Shelter, Jon Estes’ Studio, and The Roasted Bean
Album Artwork- Gabrielle Holofcener
Western Shore Artwork- Gabrielle Holofcener
World Through A Raindrop Artwork- Jeff Coffin
Photography- Sam Wiseman
"World Through A Raindrop" single now available on all streaming services!
/Search “Jake Botts” on your preferred streaming service to check it out!
"Western Shore" Single now available on all streaming platforms!
/Search “Jake Botts” on your preferred streaming service. And be on the lookout for the full album, “Global Works” out 12/2/22.
Global Works Album Release Show
/My debut album, Global Works LP is just about finished! Be on the lookout for more information surrounding single releases and please head over to Third Man Records in Nashville, TN on December 1st for the album release show!
Joining Cory Wong's Band!
/I’ll be holding down the Baritone Saxophone/Bass Clarinet chair with Cory and The Wong Notes for their upcoming Fall tour! Please check out Cory Wong’s website for more information!
Debut w/ Nashville Symphony Orchestra!
/Last week I was called in last minute to cover the Baritone Sax chair at the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for 3 nights, honoring the 100 year anniversary of Nat King Cole’s birthday! It was an amazing experience performing with a full orchestra and backing the amazing NYC-based rhythm section consisting of Gerald Clayton, Ben Williams, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Marc Whitfield.
Nashville Voyager Interview
/I recently did an interview with the Nashville Voyager. Check it out here:
https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-jake-botts-of-east-nashville/
Grand Ole Opry Debut!
/Last week, I made my debut playing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN with soul artist, Eli Paperboy Reed! The performance will be released on YouTube in the coming days!
TV Performances w/ Dan + Shay
/Follow these links to see some work I did with country/pop duo, Dan + Shay in December! I performed in an official music video with them as well as 2 network TV performances. One on The Today Show and one on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
Officially Christmas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqUp5K_sHd0
Kelly Clarkson Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv7f_fzPT6c
CMT Music Award Performance w/ Gladys Knight, Mickey Guyton, and Breland
/Last week, I was given the incredible opportunity to perform live at the CMT Music Awards with Gladys Knight, Mickey Guyton, and Breland under the direction of Rickey Minor! The event was broadcasted live from Nashville, TN and our performance can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7mhb5wm6E
Tribute to the Adderley Brothers @ Rudy's ***SOLD OUT*** But will be live-streamed!
/Trumpeter Andrew Golden and I have assembled a rhythm section and joined forces to put together a tribute to Nat and Cannonball Adderley at Rudy’s Jazz Club in Nashville, TN, this Saturday at 9pm. As of a few days ago, the show has sold out, however the livestream will be available on Rudy’s facebook page!
Cafe Roze is starting back up! With the addition of ANOTHER jazz night at sister restaurant, Roze Pony
/After 15 months of the world being shut down to do the Covid 19 pandemic, live music is slowly starting to return to Nashville! Jazz Night will be back on every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at Cafe Roze, and Roze Pony respectively. Please call ahead to make a reservation, as these events are popular and will fill up quickly!
2nd Mondays of the Month- Cafe Roze (East Nashville) 9pm
4th Mondays of the Month- Roze Pony (Belle Meade) 9pm
Hug out NOW!
/My newest single, Hug is out now on all streaming platforms!
Hug
Written and Produced by: Jake Botts
Saxophone: Jake Botts
Synths: Ryan Connors
Mellotron: Ryan Connors
Acoustic Guitar: Adam McPhail
Pedal Steel: Chris Lippincott
Bass: Zach Witcher
Drums: Ross McReynolds
Mixed by: Ian Miller
Mastered by: Mike Monseur
Cover Art: Ali Stephens
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Recorded remotely at each musician's home studio in March and April, 2020. Mixed and produced at Roasted Bean Studio in Nashville, Tennessee in 2020.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Iycghi10CPD8N464HgxXE?si=F251E4NPT8CKaS-IN5_Vzw
Lady Tam single ***OUT NOW***
/My new single, Lady Tam is AVAILABLE everywhere! Lady Tam is an instrumental love letter to Mt. Tamalpais in my hometown of Marin County, CA.
Check it out here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ssUhy4hI47OIS4Xn7Wf3E?si=3ANo0Sv0Snmjyi9IJVeA6Q
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Written by: Jake Botts
Produced by: Raymond Joseph and Jake Botts
Saxophone: Jake Botts
Piano: Ian Miller
Lead Guitar: Adam McPhail
Additional Guitar: Raymond Joseph
Synthesizers: Ryan Connors
Bass: Calvin Knowles
Drums and Percussion: Howie Artis
Violin 1: Alicia Enstrom
Violin 2: Laura Epling
Viola: Lydia Luce
Cello: Austin Hoke
String Arrangement: Raymond Joseph
Engineers: Andrija Tokic and Drew Carroll
Mixed by: Ian Miller
Mastered by: Mike Monseur
Album Art: Ali Stephens
Promotional Artwork: Will Durkee
Photography: Janson Gibson and Cheyenne Conrady
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Recorded at the Bomb Shelter, East Nashville in December 2019 and January 2020.