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. Jackson has released two solo albums, most recently in 2016.
Doug Jackson | |
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 Doug Jackson in concert with Ambrosia in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Dallas, Texas |
| Genres | Progressive rock, pop rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Sony/BMG |
| Website | http://www.dougjacksonguitar.com |
Childhood
editBorn 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
editAs performer
editJackson 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, The Performance, was released in 2016.[4]
As educator
editDoug Jackson is a faculty member of the Conservatory of Music at Biola University in Southern California, having been named to the position in 2002.[5]
As endorser
editJackson is a current endorser of Reunion Blues music instrument cases and "gig bags."[6] He is a past endorser of Fender Guitars.
References
edit- ^ "News & Features « the Conservatory of Music « Biola University". Archived from the original on April 19, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ "Home". dougjacksonguitar.com.
- ^ "HOME".
- ^ "CD Baby Music Store".
- ^ "News & Features « the Conservatory of Music « Biola University". Archived from the original on April 19, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ "Reunion Blues Gig Bags & Cases - Artists - Doug Jackson (Ambrosia)". reunionblues.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2015.