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Jacob Wise

A native of Austin, Texas, Jacob Wise is a jazz guitarist with an open mind.

Jacob received his musical education at the University of North Texas, where he received an M.M. in Jazz Studies, and was a member of the renowned One O'Clock Lab Band and a Graduate Teaching Fellow. He is equally at home performing with his trio in a jazz club, playing a Broadway musical, a rock 'n roll church gig, or a wedding. He spent four years working in the show band aboard Princess Cruises, traveling the world and visiting over 30 countries.

His first CD, "Jacob Wise Trio", was released in 2010, and his new quartet CD, “Paseo”, was released in February 2019.

He’s on the faculty at Austin Community College, and maintains a busy private teaching studio.

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Meet Jacob Wise:A native of Austin, Texas, guitarist Jacob Wise began playing in blues and jazz bands while a student at the University of Texas. His warm, contemporary guitar sound has been featured with a wide variety of Texan jazz artists. He is currently working on a master's degree in jazz performance at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. As a member of UNT's renowned One O'Clock Lab Band, he has performed with Lyle Mays, Pat ...

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Jacob Wise Trio Release Self Titled CD

Jacob Wise Trio Release Self Titled CD

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JAZZ GUITARIST RELEASES DEBUT CD OF ALL—ORIGINAL MUSIC Jacob Wise, a jazz guitarist from Austin, Texas, has released his self titled debut album. With nine original compositions, the album is a strong artistic statement. But it's not simply a traditional jazz CD. Although the warm sound of Wise's Gibson 335 comes from squarely within the modern mainstream style, the music features strong melodies and a wide range of influences, from the up-tempo samba of “I-35," to the Neil Young-style rock ...

Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Austin

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Instructor-Austin Community College Instructor- Texas Jazz Camp Teaching Fellow - University of North Texas (2009-2011)

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Paseo

Self Released
2019

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Jacob Wise Trio

Self Produced
2010

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Panther Burn

From: Paseo
By Jacob Wise

Oceans

From: Jacob Wise Trio
By Jacob Wise

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