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Jan Akkerman

Jan Akkerman | Format: Audio CD

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Product Details

Audio CD (November 16, 1999)
ASIN: B000A29900
Also Available in: Audio CD | Vinyl

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,541,679 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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CD reissue of the self-titled release from the Dutch guitarist. Jan Akkerman is one of the premier guitarists in Rock, starting out with the group Focus, and issuing numerous critically acclaimed solo albums. The eponymous Jan Akkerman originally hit the Billboard charts in 1978 and features Joachim Kuhn. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Friday favorite, April 26, 2008

Paul E. Nelson "Retiring Guy" (Middleton) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaz (Mlps) (Audio CD)

Somehow -- the details are forever lost -- I managed to hear a cut from this album ("Streetwalker") when it first came out. Summer of 1978. Living in Massachusetts when radio when still adventurous. I bought a copy as soon as I could get my hands on one. When I moved to Wisconsin that fall, the album became a conversation-stopper whenever I played it for friends. Not just the music, but the Focus/"Hocus Pocus" connection. (Most everyone thought I was joking at first.) Thirty years later, I still listen to this album on a weekly basis. It's the disc that kick-starts every Friday morning at work. It will never grow old.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If it's avalable, buy it, February 4, 2009

Mark T (St Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

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A landmark album mixing fusion, disco, rock, prog, jazz, etc into an inspired, enthralling 45 minutes. Amazing guitar. Lush strings. Stunning keyboards. A hot rhythm section. Some guy named Neppy on assorted percussion--and he makes a huge impression throughout. You have nothing else like this in your collection. Truly a must-have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Fusion Classic, September 2, 2007

WSM "TxJazzFan" (Lubbock, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaz (Mlps) (Audio CD)

This album stands out as the best ever by Akkerman, IMO.
The song "Streetwalker" is a fusion anthem that sounds
as fresh today as it did in the '70s. All of the tunes
are outstanding and the cover art is a classic as well.
Highly recommended for those who cherish guitar fusion.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The best guitar style by this former Focus member is often able to emerge, despite the defects inside
From 3 to 4 stars (according to the "mood" of the album) I should say - talking about its evaluation- that's the right score, cause the output is a little bit uneven, even... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Lethe

5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly every cut a 5-Star on my iPod.
Nearly every cut a 5-Star on my iPod. It's been said of Akkerman: "A musician of nearly legendary prowess, Jan Akkerman for a time eclipsed Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck... Read more

Published 10 months ago by D. Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars jan akkerman
i have been familiar with this recording for many years, and it is great having it back in my collection
a search opportunity like amazon is a real plus for a buyer like me... Read more

Published 18 months ago by mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Ever
Jan Akkerman was - and still is - one of the best fusion-jazz guitarist around. If this album was produced right now - in 2009 - it would be a hot seller. Read more

Published on September 16, 2009 by R. Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps Jan Akkerman's Best Effort
Perhaps Jan Akkerman's (of Focus fame) best work. This album from 1977 is an upbeat jazz/rock fusion masterpiece. Read more

Published on February 26, 2009 by Gary Reiner

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best / Needs re-release
One of the best examples of 70's jazz/rock fused together. Crackers and Streetwalker cuts alone worth the price of admission. Anyone got this available on CD I'd be interested.

Published on November 14, 2006 by DMovieMan

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