Fellowship Jazz Center presents a FREE Clinic by Jack Simpson on June 5, 2024 at 6:45. Located in the lower level of R Wine Bar & Kitchen.

Jazz Jam to follow in the main level of R Wine Bar & Kitchen at 7:30

Jack Simpson is a guitarist and composer from Los Angeles, California.

Jack grew up in Sioux Falls and spent three years at Lincoln High School before graduating from the Interlochen Arts Academy.   He is a three-time member of the South Dakota All-State Jazz Band, and in 2023 was one of two high school guitarists selected to play at the Dave Brubeck International Jazz Summit in Lake Tahoe, CA.  

Jack has played with and learned from notable jazz musicians across the country including Orrin Evans, Chris Brubeck, Patrice Rushen, Roxy Coss, and Josh Lawrence. He currently attends the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music where he studies jazz guitar and composition under the tutelage of Bob Mintzer, Vince Mendoza, and Molly Miller.  

Jack has been a regular attendee of Jazz Jam since he was 15 and is forever thankful for the continuing education he receives from the Sioux Falls Jazz community.   He is looking forward to playing, teaching, and writing music with his friends in South Dakota this summer.