About Jacob Sacks
Born 1977. Jacob Sacks is an American pianist.
Jacob Sacks is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Life and career Sacks is originally from Michigan. He met drummer Dan Weiss at the Manhattan School of Music. Sacks was a finalist in the 1999 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, aged 22. Sacks has for a long time played in a trio with the bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Dan Weiss, and in a duo with vocalist Yoon Sun Choi.
Playing style Nate Chinen of The New York Times commented that Sacks is "drawn to the subtler, deeper mechanics of harmony and form."
Compositions Sacks "isn't averse to succinctness or simplicity as a composer".
Discography An asterisk (*) indicates that the year is that of release.
As leader/co-leader
As sideman
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jacob Sacks?
American jazz pianist and composer
When was Jacob Sacks born?
Jacob Sacks was born in 1977 in Monroe.
What is Jacob Sacks's occupation?
Jacob Sacks is a pianist.
What nationality is Jacob Sacks?
Jacob Sacks is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Sacks. https://biography.guide/jacob-sacks/
MLA: "Jacob Sacks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-sacks/.
Chicago: "Jacob Sacks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-sacks/.
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