Jack Keough’s musical journey began on childhood road trips, where the sounds of the Grateful Dead, ZZ Top, and John Mayer sparked a lifelong love for American music. He began on cello in a school ensemble led by Jane Barton, then later gravitated toward bass and the rich, genre-blending world of Americana.

Blending a passion for gypsy jazz with a composer’s mindset, Django Reinhardt and Howard Shore have encouraged more emotionally rich, story-driven music. The Lord of the Rings theme was the first piece he ever transcribed – an early sign of his cinematic ear. As a bassist, he draws from Pino Palladino, James Jamerson and Joe Dart, crafting lines that groove with intention and sing with melody.

With his debut solo album now released, Keough stands at a new beginning, eager to keep carving songs from the places that move him.