Artist: Jan Akkerman
Genre: Progressive Rock/Jazz Fusion
Jan Akkerman is a Dutch guitarist who achieved international recognition as a member of Focus and through his solo work. His virtuosic technique and eclectic style combined classical, jazz, rock, and ethnic influences into a distinctive approach. With Focus, he performed on hits like 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Sylvia,' demonstrating the commercial potential of progressive rock instrumentalism. Akkerman was named Best Guitarist in the World by Melody Maker in 1973. His solo albums explored jazz fusion and classical guitar traditions. Akkerman's influence on European progressive rock and fusion guitar was substantial. His combination of technical excellence with melodic sensibility made him one of the most respected guitarists to emerge from the progressive rock era.
Jan Akkerman vinyl records (14)
JAN AKKERMAN Crackers (1977 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Angel Watch WEA company die cut paper sleeve K11131)
£9.00 used
JAN AKKERMAN Guitar For Sale (1970s Dutch repackaging of the 1968 11-track stereo LP formerly entitled Talent For Sale picture sleeve. The unforgiving sleeve shows only a little mild ring or corner wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1 Bags Groove A2 Revival Of The Cat A3 Moonbeam A4 Mercy Mercy Mercy A5 On The Green Light A6 Whatd I Say B1 Slim Jenkins Place B2 Hineimatov B3 Green Onions B4 Ode To Billy Joe B5 Comin Home Baby
£17.00 used
JAN AKKERMAN Cant Stand Noise (1986 UK 7-track LP from Jan Akkerman who in the 70s was in the Dutch group Focus including Heavy Treasure Just Because & Who Knows picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small tape reinforcement to the top edgeand otherwise reveals just light storage wear whilst the vinyl barely appears played CR30250) Track Listing: Piétons Everything Must Change Back To The Factory Journey (A Real Elegant Gypsy) Heavy Treasure Just Because Who Knows
£17.00 used
JAN AKKERMAN Live (1978 US 6-track LP recorded that year at the Montreux Jazz Festival & starring Jasper Vant Hof on keyboards. Includes versions of Azimuth Skydancer Crackers plus the Jasper composition Transitory picture sleeve with deletion punch-hole & company inner. The sleeve shows a little minor ring wear scuffing & the vinyl appears barely played SD19241) Track Listing: A1 Transitory 2:15 A2 Skydancer 8:09 A3 Pavane 7:30 B1 Crackers 6:57 B2 Tommy 3:36 B3 Azimuth 5:42
£14.00 used