Jack Horton
Jack Horton is a bilingual singer-songwriter blending folk, Americana, and timeless storytelling.
Rooted in authenticity and imperfection, his music bridges cultures, drawing from his experiences performing in both Tokyo, Japan, and the U.S. After years in law, politics, and business, Jack returned to his first passion—songwriting.
His upcoming EP, Imperfections, explores self-reflection, growth, and embracing life's flaws. His previous release, The Tokyo Sessions, showcases his ability to craft songs in both English and Japanese, expanding his cross-cultural reach.
With evocative lyrics and raw emotion, Jack’s music connects deeply, leaving a lasting impression.
Music Portfolio (samples)
Upcoming Release: Imperfections
Jack’s new EP, Imperfections (April 2025), is a collection of songs that capture the beauty in life’s flaws, blending introspection with a lived-in warmth. Coming April 4th, 2025.
The EP contains five songs, including one cover.
The Tokyo Sessions (2024)
Released in July 2024, The Tokyo Sessions is an EP of four of Jack’s original Japanese songs, including There For You, a bilingual duet with his 10-year old daughter.
Space and Time (2023)
Space and Time (original release), has garned over 725,000 streams on Spotify, and the videos nearly 500,000 views on YouTube.
Snowfall (2022)
Jack’s debut instrumental piece is reminiscent of Alexis Ffrench, with piano-led orchestrals including cellos, oboes and other symphonics. .
Video Portfolio (samples)
The Reviews
Titled Imperfections, the five‑track release blends personal storytelling with polished, genre‑spanning musicianship—and features four original songs alongside a bold reinterpretation of a Jim Croce classic.
— Click Roll Boom, 17 Jul 2025
Here comes a Portland‑based songwriter‑pianist with an EP literally titled Imperfections. The audacity feels refreshing, almost rebellious.
— Music Arena Gh, 24 Jun 2025
Set Me Free is a gentle reckoning—a track that moves like breath through still air, weighted with the ache of letting go and the grace of acceptance.
— Euphony BlogNet, 3 May 2025
Set Me Free by Jack Horton begins in a way that feels deeply personal, setting a reflective tone from the start.
— The Big Indie, May 2025
For Croce fans and initiates, (Operator) is no mere cover but a conversation across generations woven with honesty, orchestral muscle, and soulful finesse.
— Zillions Magazine on “Operator”, 9 Jun 2025
String Around My Finger hits with acoustic beauty and vocals that reach the forefront with a brassy baritone sound.
— Popfad Music, 16 May 2025
(Jack Horton’s) single ‘Set Me Free’ combines vibrant instrumental moments with expressive vocals, becoming both a sonic and emotional experience listeners instantly identify with.
— Skylight Webzine, 10 May 2025
El talento narrativo de Jack Horton se luce en Imperfections, un EP de cinco canciones que combina honestidad brutal con una producción pulida.
— Shock Web Radio, 16 Jul 2025
Jack Horton’s Never Know Why is a profoundly emotional and tender ballad exploring unresolved love, emotional incompleteness, and quiet heartache.
— Dulaxi (Discovery 10/10), 16 Jul 2025
Some covers feel like karaoke. Others feel like resurrection. Jack Horton’s new rendition of ‘Operator’ falls firmly into the second category.
— This Is HipHop HQ, 10 Jun 2025
