Bio
Jack Broad was raised in a musical family in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Miami University on a music scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor Of Music degree. Jack has been fortunate to have studied music with Charlie Banacos, Ben Monder, and Brad Shepik and has attended masterclasses by John Abercrombie, Adam Rogers, Frank Gambale, Andy LaVerne, Kenny Garrett, Billy Hart and Tim Hagans. Jack moved to the New York City area in 2001 and has performed at the Knitting Factory, Kavehaz, The Garage, The Supper Club, Pianos, CBGB, Sin-E, and Blues Alley (Washington D.C.), has performed with Don Braden, Bruce Arnold, Eivind Opsvik, Jon Irabagon, Tony Franklin, Jason Smart, Rene Marie, Tim Kuhl, Pete Brendler, Andrew Neff, Jim Orso, Christian Fabian, Jeff Davis, Josiah Wolf, Stacey Dillard, Lisa Bouchelle, Lauren Lake, rockabilly legend Robert Gordon, rock band Aerovox and members of Alicia Keys’ band and has opened shows for George Benson, Dave Mason, Kirk Whalum, Ray Obeido, and Rachelle Ferrell, as well as touring throughout the U.S., Asia, and Canada. Jack teaches guitar privately and can be heard playing in many jazz groups around the NYC area. Jack also released his first CD called “Current” in the fall of 2008. The material was written, programmed, recorded, mixed, and produced by Jack and is currently being played on jazz and fusion radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Jack on his Electrajet… “I’m totally blown away every time I play my ElectraJet! This guitar has been on almost every gig, recording session, and rehearsal I’ve had since receiving it in the summer of 2010. I wanted a “stratty” sounding guitar but wanted something different cosmetically and the ElectraJet fit the bill perfectly. My ElectraJet is loaded with Grosh Vintage 60’s pickups in the neck and middle positions and a Grosh Fat 60’s pickup in the bridge position. It definitely sounds strat-like but still retains it’s own unique sound. This axe can do everything from warm jazz tones to bright, snappy clean funk tones, to all out hard rock! I’ve taken this guitar on jazz, r&b, funk, fusion, and rock gigs and it just works in every situation. The ElectraJet is also perfectly balanced and fairly lightweight making it comfortable to play on long gigs. The quality and workmanship is top notch and the guys at Grosh are really knowledgeable, super cool, and always helpful whenever I have questions. Don has really knocked it out of the park with this modern classic!”
Links
Jack on Soundcloud
Jack on Myspace
Sounds
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: Voxy
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: High Gain (Lead)
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: High Gain (Rhythm)
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: Low Gain
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: Medium Gain
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: Clean Funk with Chorus
Grosh ElectraJet-Axe FX-Port City Pearl: Clean Funk with Phaser
