Pianists · b. 1946
Jan Akkerman
Dutch guitarist
- piano
- guitar
- bass guitar
- piano accordion
- lute
- jazz
- jazz fusion
- progressive rock
- blues rock
- Born
- 24 December 1946
Amsterdam - Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Active
- 1968–
- Record labels
- Atlantic Records, Harvest
- Discography
- 33 albums
Biography
Jan Akkerman is a jazz musician who plays piano, guitar, bass guitar and piano accordion. Jan Akkerman was born on 24 December 1946 in Amsterdam. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and progressive rock. Record labels: Atlantic Records and Harvest. The discography here lists 33 albums, from “Talent for Sale” (1968) to “My Focus: Live Under the Rainbow” (2025). Honours include Golden Harp and Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Jan Akkerman (born 24 December 1946) is a Dutch guitarist. He first found international commercial success with the band Focus, which he co-founded with Thijs van Leer. After leaving Focus, he continued as a solo musician, adding jazz rock influences.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Jan Akkerman is credited as a sideman
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Jan Akkerman play?
Jan Akkerman is known for playing piano, guitar, bass guitar and piano accordion.
When and where was Jan Akkerman born?
Jan Akkerman was born 24 December 1946 in Amsterdam.
What are Jan Akkerman's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Talent for Sale (1968), Profile (1972), Tabernakel (1973), Eli (1976) and Jan Akkerman (1977).
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