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Laurie Lang

Creative Music Collaborator

Exploring creativity, connection, and shared musical experience

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"Jazz is a genre of music that demands structure and freedom. I want to grow that in me and in others."
- Laurie Lang

Who Am I?

Laurie Lang is an upright jazz bassist, composer, educator, and producer based in Madison, Wisconsin. Active in the region’s jazz community for many years, she creates music in a wide range of settings, from intimate ensembles to collaborative creative projects.
Her work is rooted in creativity, listening, and the possibility of shared experience. Through music, Laurie invites people into moments of connection, discovery, and belonging, where something meaningful can emerge together.
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LIVE PERFORMANCE

Laurie creates musical experiences in a variety of settings, from intimate jazz combos to collaborative community-based artistic projects. Each setting becomes an opportunity to listen, connect, and explore what can be created together.

Jazz Combos & Ensembles

Laurie performs in a variety of ensemble settings, including:
  • Intimate Jazz Duos/Trios 
  • Vocal Jazz Collaborations 
  • Occasionally Bigger Bands

Collaborative Projects

Many of the projects Laurie engages in creatively involve collaboration with other creative artists.
  • Multi-Media Productions
  • Creative Dance or Theater Productions
  • Recording Sessions or Music Video

Madison Jazz Society

Laurie currently serves as the board president for the Madison Jazz Society. She is actively involved with their jazz educational programming.
  • Jazz Jam & Workshops
  • Discover Jazz (School outreach)
  • iGnitE jAzz! Intensive Camp Experience

REcordings

Laurie’s work includes collaborative recordings, performance projects, and creative musical initiatives.

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Featured Appearances

FROM THE BLOG

Thoughts on creativity, jazz, and the experience of making music with others.
Laurie Lang

Making the Song Yours

On May 13, MJS will close its Workshop and Jam Series 2025-26 with a vocal workshop all about making a song your own. Each artist will perform and speak about

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Laurie Lang May 4, 2026 No Comments
Laurie Lang

Structure and Freedom

One of the things I value most about jazz is the way it holds structure and freedom together. There is form, rhythm, harmony, and history. There is also space for

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Laurie Lang April 15, 2026 No Comments
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“Improvisation is listening and responding in real time. It is discovering music that didn’t exist a moment earlier. It is a shared conversation where each voice matters.”

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