My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow

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Seeing Jan Akkerman in concert is a magnificent spectacle, and on his new album, « My Focus - Live Under the Rainbow », one can fully appreciate his technical mastery and sound, which are fully expressed on stage. Live music must offer something unique, impossible to find in the studio. It is that feeling of freedom and intimacy, that curiosity about how the pieces will be played and what the audience's reaction will be. Concerts provide that thrill that gives you goosebumps. « The live audience imposes the tension and responsibility of being creative, and that is the challenge I love », says the iconic Dutch guitarist. After all these years, one wonders what motivates Jan to perform night after night. « It is my passion to play for people all over the world », he replies with a smile. This exceptionally talented guitarist has very few equals, and his legendary talent makes him unclassifiable. His status as a legend of Dutch music is undeniable. He received the Golden Harp Award in early 2005, the most prestigious music award in the Netherlands, and in 2012, he was knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau. This royal distinction honored his contribution to Dutch music and his influence on musicians worldwide.