Jan Akkerman - Superstar Dutch Guitarist Praised By Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai And Al Di Meola. Voted World's Best Guitarist In 1973 By Melody Maker. Member Of Focus!
Episode Notes
Jan Akkerman is a Superstar Dutch guitarist who has been praised by some of the world’s greatest guitarists including Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai and Al Di Meola. In 1973 Jan was voted the World’s Best Guitarist by the readers of Melody Maker. He first reached international prominence as a member of Focus. He’s played with any number of fantastic musicians including Jack Bruce and B.B. King.
My featured song is “Lou’s Blues”, my new single. Spotify link.
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“LOU’S BLUES” is Robert’s new single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
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“MILES BEHIND”, Robert’s debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It’s now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more.
Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!”
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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.
Reviews:
"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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