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Henry Acker
Henry Acker is a young powerhouse jazz guitarist in the style of Django Reinhardt and with abilities far beyond his years. After playing for only six years, he has already shared the stage with jazz greats Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, Julian Lage, Vic Juris, Jimmy Bruno and Andreas Oberg as well as Gypsy Jazz legends Samson Schmitt, Mozes Rosenberg, Adrien Moignard, Joscho Stephane, Olli Soikkeli, Bireli Lagrene, Gonzalo Bergara, Stephane Wrembel, Antoine Boyer and Jason Anick. He is the winner of the 2017 Djangofest North West Saga Award and is a five time winner of the Downbeat Magazine Student Award for jazz guitar soloist. Based In Boston, MA, he also dazzles audiences at Jazz Festivals across the United States along with his father, jazz guitarist Victor Acker and his Uncle Dana Acker on the double bass - both Berklee College of Music alum. He is currently performing with the acclaimed Rhythm Future Quartet. Henry's career is in full swing and red hot. He really must be seen to be believed. Ladies and gentleman, presenting Henry Acker!
Awards
2017 Djangofest North West Saga Award Winner for outstanding musicianship in Gypsy Jazz 2017 DownBeat magazine student jazz soloist award 2018 DownBeat magazine student jazz soloist award 2019 DownBeat magazine Honors Student jazz soloist award 2020 DownBeat magazine student honors outstanding performance
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Henry Acker: Gypsy Jazz Phenom - Syncopated Times Onstage at 12: Django By The Sea Festival features Guitar Prodigy - The Portland Phoenix CHECK THIS OUT Boy wonder bringing gypsy jazz to Jocko's - Eagle Tribune - Andover, MA Henry Acker: Gypsy Jazz Guitar Phenom - Syncopated Times Henry Acker, a very special young guitarist, introduced by Frank Vignola. “I first met Henry Acker when he was 8. He was sitting in the front seats with his family at the Regattabar in Boston. I asked him if he played and if he wanted to sit in. He grabbed Vinny’s guitar and played Nuages to a standing ovation and many tears were flowing
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
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