Description
Considered one of the greatest musicians of all time, Belgian- French guitarist Django Reinhardt forever transformed the way the instrument was played and heard.
In 1934, along with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Reinhardt formed the Paris-based Quintette du Hot Club de France. With unmatched technique, melodic sensibility, and rhythmic swing, the group was among the first that featured the jazz guitar as a lead instrument.
Henry Acker is a young powerhouse jazz guitarist who performs both in the style of Django Reinhardt as well as in the traditional jazz style. A child prodigy who began playing at age 8 and performing professionally at age 9, his talent and abilities have developed into nothing short of astonishing. Henry has already shared the stage with jazz greats Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, Julian Lage, Bireli Lagrene and Vic Juris as well as Gypsy Jazz legends Samson Schmitt, Mozes Rosenberg, Adrien Moignard and Joscho Stephan. He is the winner of the 2017 Djangofest NorthWest Saga Award and 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 and Europe. He has taught at Frank Vignola’s guitar camp and at the distinguished Django in June Camp in Northampton, MA. Henry’s career is in full swing and red hot. In addition to Henry Acker the quartet consists of Jason Anick, Violin Bruno Peterson, Rhythm Guitar and Greg Loughman, Double Bass.
