John Hackett (musician)
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John Hackett is a British
flautist, the younger brother of guitarist Steve Hackett
. Although his primary instrument is the flute
, he also plays guitar
, bass
and keyboards
. John comes from both classical and rock
backgrounds and has played with ensembles such as The English Flute Quartet and the Westminster Camerata, as well as appearing on albums and touring with his brother, Steve Hackett. He is also a member of the ambient music
trio, Symbiosis
.
United Kingdom
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flautist, the younger brother of guitarist Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett
Stephen Richard Hackett is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. He gained prominence as a member of the British progressive rock group Genesis, which he joined in 1970 and left in 1977 to pursue a solo career...
. Although his primary instrument is the flute
Flute
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
, he also plays guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bass
Bass (instrument)
Bass describes musical instruments that produce tones in the low-pitched range. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles...
and keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
. John comes from both classical and rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
backgrounds and has played with ensembles such as The English Flute Quartet and the Westminster Camerata, as well as appearing on albums and touring with his brother, Steve Hackett. He is also a member of the ambient music
Ambient music
Ambient music is a musical genre that focuses largely on the timbral characteristics of sounds, often organized or performed to evoke an "atmospheric", "visual" or "unobtrusive" quality.- History :...
trio, Symbiosis
Symbiosis (musical ensemble)
Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson...
.
with Steve Hackett
- Voyage of the AcolyteVoyage of the AcolyteVoyage of the Acolyte is the debut solo album from then-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. It was released in 1975 on Chrysalis Records in the US and Charisma Records for the rest of the free world. Due to the heavy contributions of Phil Collins and Michael Rutherford it is often thought of as a...
(1975) - Please Don't TouchPlease Don't TouchPlease Don't Touch! is the second solo album by English guitarist Steve Hackett, and his first after leaving Genesis in 1977.The album featured several guests including R&B singer Randy Crawford, American folk icon Richie Havens, the drummer and vocalist for the progressive rock band Kansas , Frank...
(1978) - Spectral MorningsSpectral MorningsSpectral Mornings is the third release and the second post-Genesis album by guitarist Steve Hackett. This is also the first recording to feature Hackett's first true touring band consisting of his brother John Hackett on flute, guitar and bass pedals, long-time collaborator keyboardist Nick Magnus,...
(1979) - DefectorDefector (album)Defector was the fourth solo album from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. It was released in 1980 on the Charisma label.In 2005, Defector was remastered and re-released on Virgin Records...
(1980) - CuredCured (album)Cured is the fifth solo album from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. Prior to recording Cured, Hackett disbanded the group with which he recorded Spectral Mornings and Defector. Only Hackett's brother, John, and keyboardist Nick Magnus remained from that band.The album is largely a...
(1981) - Bay of KingsBay of KingsBay of Kings is the seventh solo album from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. It is Hackett's first full album of classical guitar music, completely instrumental...
(1983) - MomentumMomentum (Steve Hackett album)Momentum is the ninth solo album by guitarist Steve Hackett. It is Hackett's second album consisting mainly of classical guitar pieces. Hackett's younger brother, John, plays the flute on the album...
(1988) - Time Lapse (live) (1992)
- The Unauthorised Biography (1992)
- Watcher of the Skies: Genesis RevisitedWatcher of the Skies: Genesis RevisitedWatcher of the Skies: Genesis Revisited was a project put together by Steve Hackett to pay tribute to his former band Genesis. It features songs originally released by Genesis during Hackett's tenure with the group...
(1996) - A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1997)
- Darktown (1998)
- Sketches Of Satie (2000)
- Guitare Classique (2002)
- Hungarian Horizons (DVD, 2002)
- Live Archive (2001)
- To Watch The Storms (2003)
- Metamorpheus (2005)
- Wild Orchids (2006)
- Out of the Tunnel's MouthOut of the Tunnel's MouthOut of the Tunnel's Mouth is an album by musician Steve Hackett. It is his first album on his new vanity label Wolfwork after leaving his previous label Camino. It is also his first prog release since 2006's Wild Orchids...
(2009) - Beyond the Shrouded HorizonBeyond the Shrouded Horizon-Track listing:#"Loch Lomond" – 6:50#"The Phoenix Flown" – 2:08#"Wanderlust" – 0:44#"Til These Eyes" – 2:41#"Prairie Angel" – 2:59#"A Place Called Freedom" – 5:57#"Between the Sunset and the Coconut Palms" – 3:18#"Waking to Life" – 4:50...
(2011)
With others
- The Road (Quiet WorldQuiet WorldQuiet World were an English band formed by the Heather Brothers in 1969 to record their concept album "The Road". The group included Steve Hackett on guitar, his younger brother John Hackett on flute, Gill Gilbert on vocals, Lea Heather vocals and percussion, Neil Heather composers, John Heather...
, 1970) - The Geese And The GhostThe Geese and the GhostThe Geese and the Ghost is the debut solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips Featuring Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins. It was released in 1977 on Passport Records in the US and Hit & Run Music in the UK.-Production:...
(Anthony PhillipsAnthony PhillipsAnthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
, 1977) - Tears of the Moon (SymbiosisSymbiosis (musical ensemble)Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson...
, 1988; reissued on CD, 2001) - The Song of the Peach Tree Spring (Symbiosis, 1988)
- Mirage And Reality (Mae McKenna, 1991)
- Touching the Clouds (Symbiosis, 1992)
- Lake of Dreams (SymbiosisSymbiosis (musical ensemble)Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson...
, 1994) - Autumn Days (SymbiosisSymbiosis (musical ensemble)Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson...
, 1995) - Amber and Jade (Symbiosis, 1996)
- Inhaling Green (Nick Magnus, 1999)
- Sea of Light (Symbiosis, 1999)
- Hexameron (Nick Magnus, 2004)
- The Comfort Zone (SymbiosisSymbiosis (musical ensemble)Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson...
, 2002) - Dancing in Your Dreams (SymbiosisSymbiosis (musical ensemble)Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson...
, 2005) - JL (AlgebraAlgebraAlgebra is the branch of mathematics concerning the study of the rules of operations and relations, and the constructions and concepts arising from them, including terms, polynomials, equations and algebraic structures...
, 2009) - Children of Another God (Nick Magnus, 2010)
- The Book of Bilbo and Gandalf (Marco Lo Muscio, 2010)
- Live 2010 (John Hackett & Nick Magnus, 2011 Magick Nuns Records MNCD1003)
Solo releases
- Velvet Afternoon (2004)
- Checking Out Of London (2005)
- Red Planet Rhythm (2006)
- Prelude to Summer – for Flute & Guitar (2008) {feat. Steve Hackett and Chris Glassfield}