Jack Pearson - Press & Quotes

Press

"His fluency in an array of styles, combined with his easy-going attitude, make him a picker's picker, the kind of musician other musicians admire and dig playing with." Guitar World https://www.guitarworld.com/features/guitarist-jack-pearson-jazz-jam-humble-genius

"If you've never heard Jack play guitar, you've missed the 8th wonder of the world…seriously!" Nashville Arts Magazine https://issuu.com/nashvilleartsmagazine/docs/web_october2014/86

"Jack Pearson's versatillity and skill on guitar have led to an incredible career and a "1st call" musician for artists ranging from blues, jazz, rock and country." The Gear Page

Link to Mel Bay’s Artist Interview Series (video on youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0idMawEd2w

“He plays straight guitar with a precise abandon that lifts the energy of every song to a new level, but his slide playing is otherworldly. His tone and prowess are flawless, but he picks with a playful inventiveness that I haven’t heard since Duane Allman…the name to watch out for in the future is Jack Pearson. No lie – he’s that good.” Vibes Magazine

“His playing was intimidating. He takes slide to another level. And it’s not just that! The guy has a great ear for bebop, along with a fantastic, soulful rhythm and blues feel…Catch him if you can folks; guitar players like this don’t come along that often…If you can only check out one player, make that player Jack Pearson!” Vintage Guitar

“Jack Pearson is everything a rock and roll star is not supposed to be. Quiet, soft-spoken, friendly and quick to smile, you would easily mistake him for anything other than what he is - an amazingly talented guitarist in the greatest live performance rock band of all time. His easy-going nature offsets what lies inside of him – an intensity and passion for his craft that burns brightly. When it comes to playing music, Jack Pearson is all business. And when it comes to playing the blues, there are very few guitarists who can hold a candle to him. The phrasing and structure of his blues playing is exceptional, and he puts his very soul into every note. You have to have an attitude to play the blues, and Jack has it in spades.” Hittin’ The Note Magazine

“…I love playing with him. He’s one of the finest I’ve ever seen. He filled in with the Brothers when Dickey had to leave the band for a while…and I liked him so well, I hired him for my band. When we were deciding on our guitar player after Warren went on his way with Gov’t Mule, he was the first guy we thought of. He really listens, he plays great, tasteful solos, he comps great and he knows how to play with you instead of behind you.” Gregg Allman, Hittin’ The Note Magazine

“Jack could ring a note like few others when he wanted to and look so cool doing it...[Jack’s style] do something great and look real graceful, almost casual, while doing it…He’d hit the note for over 20 seconds in “Stormy Monday” and he’d just be standing there like nothing special was going on…Off stage, he was as laid back and friendly a musician that you would ever want to meet.” Hittin’ The Note Magazine

“…the absolutely unbelievable Jack Pearson was playing with Larry Carlton and Robben Ford…their respect for Jack…was obvious. Every time he took a solo, their faces lit up like a kid at Christmas.” American Songwriter

“Jack Pearson has quietly earned a national reputation as the guitarist of choice when someone needs a mature, tasteful picker with a broad knowledge of blues, jazz, and soulful rock.” Nashville Scene

“Pearson is a talented guitarist who specializes in slide blues. His fleet-fingered renderings proved him to be every bit Betts’ musical equal…” New York Post

“…guitarist Jack Pearson…has brought new fire to one of the best rock bands America ever produced. The refurbished seven-member group is funkier and jazzier than the beloved early ‘70’s edition….Betts and his new partner were dazzling….Pearson was outstanding both in his pyrotechnic solos and in re-creating the famous linked-note-for-note runs of the [Duane] Allman-Betts team.” Denver Post

"When it comes to playing music, Jack Pearson is all business. And when it comes to playing the blues, there are very few guitarists who can hold a candle to him. The phrasing and structure of his blues playing is exceptional, and he puts his very soul into every note. You have to have an attitude to play the blues, and Jack has it in spades.” Hittin’ The Note Magazine

"Ah, the sweet sound of Jack Pearson's guitar. He has the kind of sleek tone that thrills straight away, every time.” Blues Revue

“guitarist Jack Pearson, a Nashville treasure with plenty of slide savvy and tone to spare.” Pulse Magazine

“world-class guitarist Jack Pearson, Nashville’s most unassuming musician.” Blues Revue

"an outrageously smooth slide guitarist." Boston Globe

"one of the best blues/rock guitarists on the scene today." Real Blues Magazine

"Anyone who's caught Pearson live knows he can flat burn," Music Row Magazine

“Pearson was nothing short of fabulous throughout the night, whether tearing through sizzling runs or crying out with his medicine bottle slide.” Music City Blues Bluesletter

“There are very few artists with Jack Pearson’s talent and creative skills.” Bill Ector, Hittin The Note Magazine

"Getting to meet Jack Pearson was particularly amazing…one of the greatest all-around players I had ever encountered…The truth is, I pretty much never saw a more well-rounded player, especially when it came to all genres and all techniques." Arlen Roth, Gibson.com/News-Lifestyle

Quotes

“Jack Pearson is truly a musician's musician, yet a person who has never picked up a guitar will totally be amazed and moved by his sheer skill and musicality. His limitless abilities have him playing so many styles with taste and authenticity. He moves effortlessly from southern rock to delta blues to jazz to bluegrass to swing. His live performances sizzle with pure soul and entertainment. Pound for pound, Jack's the best out there!” Tommy Emmanuel

“Jack Pearson is tops – he really is. That guy can do it all. As a guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, he is amazing…There is no question that Jack Pearson is one of the most accomplished cats I’ve ever played with…” Gregg Allman, Hittin’ The Note Magazine

"Jack Pearson is an amazing guitar player...he really is one of the best on the planet. He’s one of those guys who is equally at home whether he’s playing jazz, blues, country or rock. Whatever he plays, it’s always in his own style and interesting to hear...I urge everyone to check him out." Derek Trucks

“He’s got to be one of the finest pickers on the planet” Charlie Daniels

“Jack is one of the best players IN ALL THE WORLD. Effortless…” Ed King (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

"One of the greatest guitar players in Nashville, Jack Pearson." Steve Wariner

“You got a feel like nobody’s got, man, I’m telling you right now.” Johnny Neel

“Every All Star Guitar Night show has an outstanding highlight. This year it was by adding Jack Pearson to the lineup. His supportive and tasteful backup on both acoustic and electric guitar and his soaring leads were cheered by the audience and backstage as well. He has an open invitation to any All Star Guitar Night in the future.” Muriel Anderson

"…that man can play! I have long said that every guitar magazine should put Jack Pearson on the cover with the headline: "The best guitarist you need to see if you haven't yet." I've never met anyone as adept at Delta Blues as they are Bebop. A man who can rock with the Allman Brothers as good as he can swing with Jimmy Smith. A man who could have accompanied Blind Willie Johnson as well as he could Shirley Caesar. That's a rare human right there. Go ask your favorite guitarist. I have learned so much from Jack, and not just about music. He's a good man, and I am really thankful that I got to hear him, jam with him, and know him as a friend." Oteil Burbridge (ABB)

“If Duane were alive today, I think Duane would be playing just the way Jack Pearson is playing.” Jaimoe (ABB), Hittin’ The Note Magazine

“Jack Pearson, a very sophisticated guitar player…very sophisticated!” Chet Atkins, CGP

“Jack is a very deep well. People just sit there and watch him play in amazement about how fluid and natural he is. It’s effortless.” Jimmy Hall, Hittin’ The Note Magazine

“He plays hard. I’ve never seen anybody who can play Delta blues, Southern rock and jazz as well as he can. He plays right from the heart; it’s like he’s singing through his guitar strings.” Dennis Taylor (saxophonist), Nashville Scene

“Pearson ‘is a great slide player,’ said [Butch] Trucks…’a strong rhythm guitarist, who helps ‘lay a groove about 10 miles wide behind what Dickey is doing.’ When Pearson finished playing…“Dreams” at one rehearsal, Betts ‘fell on the floor and kissed his feet,’ Trucks said. ‘A real feeling came through. Dickey loved it.’” Butch Trucks, Boston Globe