Jan Akkerman

Jan Akkerman - A Phenomenon - 1979 - Bovema Negram

This compilation includes tracks from Jan Akkerman's work with The Hunters, Brainbox, and Focus. If you are a Jan Akkerman fan you probably have most of these tracks in your possession. Track 1, "The Russian Spy and I" is probably the most obscure Akkerman related track, and contains some great Akkerman guitar work. Please make allowances for sound quality. Thirteen of these tracks are available in remixed/remastered form on various CD's. Jan once said "I just don't live a very regular life. That's true. For instance, I don't even wear a watch. But I'm very much disciplined as far as playing the guitar is concerned". "Disciplined" is just one of many words that could be applied to Jan Akkermans playing ! There is no need to elaborate on Jan's extraordinary guitar skills. Search this blog for more Jan Akkerman information

TRACKS / COMPOSERS /ARTIST or BAND / ALBUM or 45 rpm

1. The Russian Spy and I - Javellin aka Casper Koelman (Hunters) [The Hunter 45 rpm 1968 ]
2. Mercy Mercy - J.Zawinul (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Talent For Sale" album ]
3. What I'd Say - Ray Charles (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Talent For Sale" album ]
4. Green Onions - Jones, Cropper, Jackson, Steinberg (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Talent For Sale" album ]
5. Ode to Billy Joe - B.Gentry (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Talent For Sale" album ]
6. Down Man - C.Lux, J.Akkerman (Brainbox) [ first Brainbox 1969 45 rpm ]
7. Dark Rose - C.Lux, J.Akkerman (Brainbox) [ from the Brainbox s/t album ]
8. Summertime - G.Gershwin (Brainbox) [ from the Brainbox s/t album ]
9. House of the King - J.Akkerman (Focus) [ from the Focus III album ]
10. Hocus-Pocus - J.Akkerman, T. van Leer (Focus) [ from the "Moving Waves" album by Focus ]
11. Sylvia - T. van Leer (Focus) [ from the Focus III album ]
12. Fresh Air - Blue Notes for Listening - J.Akkerman (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Profile" album ]
13. Andante Sostenutto - Diabelli (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Profile" album ]
14. Blue Boy - J.Akkerman (Akkerman) [ from the Jan Akkerman "Profile" album ]

LIST OF MUSICIANS

THE HUNTERS

Sydney Wachtel (Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar)
Jan Akkerman (Guitar)
Ron Bijtelaar (Drums)

BRAINBOX

Jan Akkerman (Guitar, Organ, Vibraphone)
André Reijnen (Bass)
Pierre van de Linden (Drums)
Casimirz Lux (Vocals, Percussion)
Tom Barlacher (Flute)

MUSICIANS FROM FOCUS LINE - UPS

Jan Akkerman – guitars, bass guitar, percussion
Cyril Havermans – bass guitar, vocals
Martin Dresden, Bert Ruiter – bass guitar
Thijs van Leer – piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer, mellotron, harmonium, flutes, accordion, vocals
Hans Cleuver - drums
Pierre van der Linden – drums, percussion

OTHER MUSICIANS

Cocky Akkerman (Drums) on the "Talent For Sale" album
Sidney Wachtel (Drums) on the "Talent For Sale" album
Ferry Maat (Piano) on the "Profile" album
Frans Smit (Drums) on the "Profile" album
Jaap VanEyck (Bass on the "Profile" album