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Jan Akkerman

g, *1958 NL, Amsterdam
Musician of Rock
A.k.a. A. Rab M. Muleta

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, Akkerman continued as a solo artist, adding jazz fusion influences. He has also introduced baroque music into his repertoire.

     
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Flute
  • Bass
  • Bass guitar
Genres
  • Rock
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Blues
Plays With
Brainbox
Erik van Eldik & The Shakin' Hearts
Focus
Joachim Kühn Band
Johnny And His Cellar Rockers
Mushroom
The Hunters
The Jan Akkerman Band
Cyril Havermans
Minute By Minute
B-3
Alex van Voorst
Het Labyrinth
Popular Tracks   
You Do Something to Me on North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts by Jan Akkerman
Puccini's Cafe (feat. Thijs Van Leer) on North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts by Jan Akkerman
Am I Losing You on Focus in Time by Jan Akkerman
Passagaglia on Close Beauty by Jan Akkerman
Pietons (feat. Eric Vloeimans) on North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts by Jan Akkerman
Burgers Blues (feat. Thijs Van Leer) on North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts by Jan Akkerman
Prima Donna on The Noise Of Art by Jan Akkerman
Close Beauty on Close Beauty by Jan Akkerman
She's so Divine on Jan Akkerman 3 by Jan Akkerman
Streetwalker (feat. Benjamin Herman) on North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts by Jan Akkerman

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Complete Jan AkkermanJan Akkerman2018Compil.
The Guitar DivineJan Akkerman2017Album
The Golden Years Of Dutch Pop Music (Solo & Groups)Jan Akkerman2017Compil.
Talent For Sale - ProfileJan Akkerman2015Compil.
Tabernakel/Eli (With Kaz Luz)Jan Akkerman2015Compil.
North Sea Jazz Legendary ConcertsJan Akkerman2013Album
Minor DetailsJan Akkerman2011Album
Live In Concert - The Hague 2007Jan Akkerman2008Album
Thunder From The Blue SkyVlatko Stefanovski Trio Feat. Jan Akkerman And Damir Imeri2008Album
A Touch Of ClassJan Akkerman2005Album
A Real Elegant GypsyJan Akkerman2005Compil.
Focus - Moving Waves (1971) / Jan Akkerman - Jan Akkerman (1977)Focus, Jan Akkerman2004Album
Eli - AranjuezJan Akkerman2004Compil.
Focus - Focus Con Proby / Jan Akkerman - Oil In The FamilyFocus, Jan Akkerman2004Album
LiveJan Akkerman2003Album
C.U.Jan Akkerman2003Album
Jazzah!Jan Akkerman2000Album
PassionJan Akkerman1999Album
Blues RootJan Akkerman, Curtis Knight1998Album
10.000 Clowns On A Rainy DayJan Akkerman1997Album
50Jan Akkerman1996Compil.
Am I Losing YouJan Akkerman1996Single
Focus In TimeJan Akkerman1996Album
Blues HeartsJan Akkerman1995Album
Puccini's CafeJan Akkerman1993Album
AlbatrossJan Akkerman1993Single
Guitar SpecialJan Akkerman1991Compil.
Trojan HorseJan Akkerman1990Album
Prima DonnaJan Akkerman1990Single
The Noise Of ArtJan Akkerman1990Album
Shame On YouJan Akkerman1990Single
A Talent's ProfileJan Akkerman1988Compil.
A Salty Dog / RunawayJan Akkerman & Kaz Lux1987Single
HeartwareJan Akkerman1987Album
The Complete GuitaristJan Akkerman1986Compil.
FocusJan Akkerman1985Album
Beethoven's Revenge Part 1Jan Akkerman & Thijs Van Leer1985Single
From The BasementJan Akkerman1984Album
All Along The WatchtowerJan Akkerman1984Single
PiétonsJan Akkerman1983Single
Can't Stand NoiseJan Akkerman1983Album
It Could Happen To YouJan Akkerman1982Album
MeditationTony Scott Featuring Jan Akkerman1982Album
Pleasure PointJan Akkerman1982Album
No Doubt About It / Blue In The ShadowJan Akkerman1982Single
Oil In The FamilyJan Akkerman1981Album
Oil In The Family (Fuel)Jan Akkerman1981Single
The Best Of Jan Akkerman And FriendsJan Akkerman1980Compil.
TransparentalJan Akkerman & Kaz Lux1980Album
A Child's Fantasy / SkydancerJan Akkerman1979Single
She's So DevineJan Akkerman1979Single
A PhenomenonJan Akkerman1979Compil.
Live! The Kiel Concert - The Stuttgart ConcertJoachim Kühn & Jan Akkerman1979Album
Jan Akkerman 3Jan Akkerman1979Album
AranjuezJan Akkerman & Claus Ogerman1978Album
SunshowerJoachim Kühn Band Featuring Jan Akkerman & Ray Gomez1978Album
LiveJan Akkerman1978Album
Jan AkkermanJan Akkerman1977Album
White RoomMaggie MacNeal Featuring Jan Akkerman1977Single
CrackersJan Akkerman1977Single
There He Still Goes / Can't Fake A Good TimeJan Akkerman & Kaz Lux1976Single
EliJan Akkerman & Kaz Lux1976Album
House Of The KingJan Akkerman1973Single
Blue BoyJan Akkerman1973Single
TabernakelJan Akkerman1973Album
ProfileJan Akkerman1972Album
The Morning After The ThirdHans Dulfer And Ritmo Natural Featuring Jan Akkerman1970Album
Strange Things Appear / Blues In GThe Hunters Featuring Jan Akkerman1968Single
Talent For SaleJan Akkerman1968Album
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