ZJ

 My new album “IN MY LIFE” available everywhere!

BIOGRAPHY

Zakk Jones is an Ohio based guitarist, bandleader, composer and educator. He holds an M.M. in Jazz Studies from Bowling Green State University, and a B.M. in Jazz Studies from Capital University. Currently he is Assistant Professor and Area Head of Jazz Studies in the Conservatory of Music at Capital University. In this role, he leads one of the nation’s oldest collegiate jazz programs, directs the big band, and teaches core-curriculum classes like improvisation and theory. In addition, he is a Lecturer in Applied Guitar at Truman State University. Since his emergence in the Midwest scene he has played and toured all over the country and world at such venues as the Amsterdam Blue Note, Bar Next Door (NYC), Bop Stop (CLE), Cliff Bell’s (Detroit), the Troubadour (LA), Bluebird Theatre (Denver), the Newport (Columbus) and many more. He can be seen frequently with Doc Robinson, the Tony Monaco Trio, Andy Woodson’s PawPaw Orchestra, Third Shore Collective, and the Zakk Jones Trio. In addition, he has played with The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider, The Coasters, The Midtown Men, Lou Marini Jr, Ryan Keberle, John Fedchock, Jaleel Shaw, Dwight Adams, Jaak Sooäär, Olivia van Goor and Bobby Floyd. In mid-2019 he released his debut trio record “Mise-en-scène”, produced and mixed by Grammy-winning professionals Jeff Ciampa and Rob Griffin, known for their long standing work with Wayne Shorter. His latest release is the EP "In My Life", released in late 2022.

As an educator, Zakk has previously been on faculty at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, Bowling Green State University, and hosts online masterclasses for students from around the world. Outside of his busy gigging and teaching schedule, Zakk is an avid composer/arranger, writes educational articles for JazzGuitarToday.com and hosts the podcast "Beyond The Frets".

Zakk proudly endorses Eastman Guitars and Kopp String Instruments.

 THE ZAKK JONES TRIO…

The Zakk Jones Trio is a dynamic group that fluidly blends styles as varied as modern jazz, Americana/country and fusion, often even in the same songs. Between unique arrangements of classic songs/standards and original material, the trio brings any audience a fresh listening experience that’s filled with creative improvisations. Having met in their undergraduate studies years ago, the trio has spent countless hours gigging, rehearsing, writing and simply hanging together, which is all an anchor for their strong musical connection. The Zakk Jones Trio has performed at venues/clubs like Bar Next Door (NYC), Bop Stop (Cleveland), Dick's Den (Columbus), Schwartz's Point Jazz & Acoustic Club (Cincinnati) Pausa Art House (Buffalo) Light Club Lamp Shop (Burlington, Vt) and many more! Their debut album “Mise-en-Scéne” was released in 2019 digitally, on CD and with a special release of Vinyl, produced and engineered by Grammy-award winning professionals. A new EP “In My Life” is slated for a summer 2022 release.

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