Bio

Guitarist Ron Hackett plays an easy listening blend of smooth jazz, light classical, and adult contemporary instrumental music using a combination of finger-style and flat picking on steel and nylon strings with an air of sophistication and refinement that would grace any occasion or event. Ron's chord melody solos are reminiscent of the late Chet Atkins, but Ron's style is a unique blend all his own. He does not strive to emulate other guitarists, but he does learn from them.

Influences

Chet Atkins, Joe Pass, Johnny Smith, Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Barney Kessel