GLEN ACKERMAN

Glen Ackerman is a Texas-based bassist, composer, and educator. He is also the band leader for his own fusion jazz trio. As a performer, he has tremendous experience in a great many genres. As a sideman, Glen has toured the world. He has shared the stage with nationally acclaimed artists such as: Randy Brecker, Bob Sheppard, Eric Marienthal, Ralph Bowen, Bill Charlap, and Will Kennedy.

Much of his recording experience is attributed to artists working with the independentrecord company Blue Bamboo Music. Additionally, his credits as a local on-call session musician are too numerous to list. Glen has composed, recorded, and performed with regional artists such as: Kristine Mills, Cody Joe Tillman, Henry Darragh, Woody Witt, Paul English, and Dance Houston.

His compositions/arrangements have been performed at the Moore’s Opera House by the University of Houston Jazz Orchestra, the Miller Outdoor Theater, and the Houston Community College Performing Arts Center by various ensembles. His arrangements have also been performed in sacred music settings such as: Metropolitan Baptist
Church, Wildwood United Methodist Church, and Living Word Lutheran Church.

Glen graduated from the University of Houston and is currently a professor of music at Houston Community College. He has considerable private teaching experience and is committed to furthering jazz in education. His music is available through most digital platforms.

Find him at:
www.glenackerman.com
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnVoZYljjX-dJvWMZ-G2FQ
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https://m.facebook.com/glenious/