Doug Jackson (musician)

Doug Jackson

Doug Jackson in concert with Ambrosia on May 24, 2014
Background information
Born Dallas, Texas
Genres many
Instruments Guitarist, Singer
Years active 1976 - present
Labels Sony/BMG
Associated acts Ambrosia, Kenny Loggins, Gary Wright
Website http://www.dougjacksonguitar.com
Notable instruments
Fender Stratocaster, Old Man River acoustic guitars

Doug Jackson is an American guitarist, singer and educator. He is a current member and guitarist/vocalist for the five-time Grammy Award nominated band Ambrosia.

Childhood

Born in Texas, Jackson grew up in Evergreen, Colorado. He started playing guitar at age 6. He attended the Berklee College of Music.[1]

Music career

As performer

Jackson recorded with Roberto Carlos on several recordings in the early 1990s. He released his first solo album, "Storm Chaser" to good reviews [2] in 1995.

He has performed onstage with numerous notable musicians, including Kenny Loggins, Gary Wright and Al Stewart.

Currently a member of the band Ambrosia, Jackson tours widely with the group, which he joined in 2000.[3] His second solo album is to be released in 2015.

As educator

Doug Jackson is a faculty member of the Conservatory of Music at Biola University in Southern California, having been named to the position in 2002.[4]

As endorser

Jackson is a current endorser of Reunion Blues music instrument cases and "gig bags." [5] He is a past endorser of Fender Guitars.

References

  1. ↑ http://academics1.biola.edu/music/news/article/2010/jan/20/doug-jackson-faculty-profile/
  2. ↑ http://www.dougjacksonguitar.com
  3. ↑ http://www.ambrosialive.net/#!the-band/cyhf
  4. ↑ http://academics1.biola.edu/music/news/article/2010/jan/20/doug-jackson-faculty-profile/
  5. ↑ http://reunionblues.com/artist/doug-jackson

External links

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