Guitarist-Singer-Songwriter-Producer
There's something about the way that he makes the guitar sing. Maybe it's his pure tone that interweaves between weighty drum kicks and rumbling bass lines. Or maybe it's the unabashed guitar licks that solo without the threat of pressure. Either side, Guitar Jack emits raw emotion with every riff. He floats between smooth vocals on top of orchestrated instrumentals to letting his guitar solely stretch the musical dimensions. The view from there? Infinite.

Guitar Jack expresses the kind of curiosity and restless creativity that keep him pushing at the boundaries of blues music. Playing guitar since the early age of 10, the musician developed an early rapport with his instrument. "I can really convey my emotions through my songs," he muses about his art. "In a good song, the lyrics tell a story, the music paints a picture, and a tight groove is always an excuse to get off on the guitar! I can play accurately what I feel, and that's why I'm still in love with it. That's what keeps me playing everyday."

With a resume that lends his guitar to a range of legendary artists from Ray Charles to Billy Preston, The Jacksons to John Fogarty, Guitar Jack has proven that he has a voice to be reckoned with. Blending both electric and acoustic guitar, the musician transcends both musical genres and constructed boundaries with every solo. Ranging from bluesy soundscapes to soulful ballads, the artist glides effortlessly between emotional states while making his mark.

A permanent fixture in studio sessions and local jam sessions in Los Angeles, Guitar Jack has expanded his horizons and developed his own stylistic approach to Blues. "I like modern blues, and I think there is room for it to grow," he quips about the current state of music. "Although I appreciate groups and artists that stick to "Muddy Waters" blues and traditional blues styles, the genre has to evolve and go somewhere. I think my music is pretty contemporary."

Forming his own band, Guitar Jack & No Slack, the maestro began to expand his realm of music and began writing his own material. "I prefer writing for myself because I don't have to fit the music into a certain mold," he reminisces of his musical growth and foray into the singing arena. "I started singing when I wanted to fully shape the direction of a song. I have more control over how I want to express myself."

His latest album Private Tears makes it clear that his musical offering stands out from the competition. The up-tempo "South Cali Special" blends his wah-wah tinged guitar with jook joint undertones, planting his stamp in the realm of contemporary blues music. Guitar Jack shows off his singing and writing ability in "Angel of Mercy," a moody confession of strength and triumph anchored by riffing guitar solos and blaring horns.

It is on the title track "Private Tears" that the artist demonstrates his vast depth and wide grasp over his musical craft. The slow mesmerizing track rolls with calculated bass and whirling guitar lines while the musician rides on top of the bluesy groove. "I think everyone can relate to this song," Guitar Jack expresses about his latest composition. "We've all been through hard times and have shed private tears. You just got to keep on keepin' on."

And with his latest album and the respect from his musical peers, Guitar Jack is set on continuing his musical mission. "I just love creating," he asserts without hesitation. "It is what keeps me going and what keeps me grounded. There's nothing else I'd rather be doing."