Beyond The Frets

Zakk Jones is an Ohio based guitarist, bandleader, composer and educator. Currently, he is the Coordinator of Guitar Studies at Truman State University and frequently tours with Doc Robinson, Tony Monaco, and his own trio. Zakk has also played with The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider, Lou Marini Jr, Ryan Keberle, John Fedchock, Jaleel Shaw, Dwight Adams, Jaak Sooäär, and Bobby Floyd. As an educator, Zakk has previously been on faculty at Capital University Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, Bowling Green State University, and hosts online masterclasses for students from around the world. Outside of his busy gigging and teaching schedule, Zakk is an avid composer/arranger, writes educational articles for JazzGuitarToday.com and hosts the podcast "Beyond The Frets". In 2024 he was awarded an Ohio Arts Council “Individual Excellence Award” in Music Composition and was accepted as an artist for the 2024 Avaloch Farm Institute Residency.