Contemporary Jazz
England
Josef Akin
On Tour
About Josef Akin
Hometown
City of London, London, England
Genre
Contemporary Jazz
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Although I'm primarily a pianist now, and have played since I was a kid, I only started enjoying music when I picked up guitar. I had a great teacher who encouraged me to use my ear and play creatively, helping me discover my creativity.
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? James Blake, James Blake João Gilberto, João Gilberto (1973) Marvin Gaye, What's Going On Remastered Hard to pick 3 as it's always changing for me, but I've picked three albums that I've listened to for around 15 years and always returned to. On all 3 albums, I like every track, and I love how they flow. They've all influenced me musically somehow.
Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “with you” I love this song for its simplicity - the warmth of the piano and pads, the floating vocals. It's a very atmospheric and warm world that I love. The song is dedicated to my lovely wife. It's also the second of 25 weekly releases - follow along!
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Selling out Ronnie Scott's in 2022 was special. It was my first gig in my hometown and the first time the project felt like it was breathing. More recently, BBC Introducing at Latitude 2024 was amazing - sunny, loads of people, overall it was a vibe!
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Oh yes. A lot! I'll keep that close to my chest though. Thanks to anyone who is supporting me so far though, I truly appreciate it.
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