Solo (Jazz) Guitar / Jazz Ensemble
Solo (Jazz) Guitar / Jazz Ensemble

Solo (Jazz) Guitar / Jazz Ensemble

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Introduction: Jan Jakut is a professionally-trained jazz musician with 20 years of experience in live performance, music publishing and research. Based on his accomplishments as musician he was granted permanent residency in the US, citing extraordinary abilities in the arts, guitar edition. He recently returned to the West Coast from engagements in Europe and performances at the Fretboard Summit in Chicago, playing alongside musicians like Bill Frisell, Adam Levy, and Tommy Emmanuel. His musical style is a blend of popular music and the intricacies of jazz harmony arranged for one guitar or an ensemble of your choice. The sonic nature of the guitar allows to seamlessly merge songs and elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, Neo Soul; to create soulful and melodic musical ambiences. The sonic palette can go from "The Beach Boys meet Bach" to "High-brow jazz vs. Nirvana's songwriting". Please feel welcome to ask for specific songs or themes to be arranged. He has performing experience in all kinds of event settings and for a variety of private and international corporate players: WTC - Seattle, Stone Brewery - Berlin (GER), California Jazz Conservatory - Berkeley, Jazz Nights Langenau (CH), University of Washington - School of Medicine - Seattle, Northwest Meetings + Events magazine 'Best of 2017 Awards', Seattle […] He got his classical training and bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music from the University of Mainz - School of Music (Germany), and studied and worked as teaching assistant for his master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music at the University of Washington - School of Music. What he loves about music: "To see smiles, dancing feet and surprise while playing the music people love, with a special twist."
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Julie S.
Sep 23, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

Jan is a great musician. We enjoyed his jazz guitar during our stitching retreat. Thank you!

Details: Cocktail hour • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Band • No preference • Jazz / Blues • Covers • Variety • Other • Under $500 (typically only for brief events or small groups)

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Hazel M.
May 26, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack

Jan was excellent to deal with. Very prompt and efficient and a talented musician.

Details: Cocktail hour • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Party host • Piano • Vocals • Strings • No preference • Jazz / Blues • Folk • Classical • Banquet hall / ballroom • Indoors • Yes, venue will have sound equipment available • $$ (standard) • Conducting initial research

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Neil M.
Aug 13, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Jan was very professional and easy to work with

Details: Cocktail hour • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Venue manager • Strings • Classical • Outdoor venue • Indoors • No, professional will need to provide their own sound equipment • $ (basic) • Conducting initial research

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