Career
He is best known for composing the score for Phineas and Ferb and singing some songs in the show. He is also known for music co producing for the Disney Junior hit show Sofia The First. He is a Three-time Emmy nominated composer.
Jacob’s musical style spans from the edge of contemporary and the roots of the classics.
His title songs and signature themes continue to air for Lilo and Stitch: The Series, The Emperor"s New School, Kim Possible, Sonny With A Chance, and Jackie Chan’s Adventures. Influenced by his experience as a world-class guitar player, Jacob bridges the worlds of score and song.
Jacob first picked up the guitar when he was 13 years old and quickly honed his skills in acoustic, electric, Rhythm & Blues and jazz playing styles. When he was only 15 years old, he formed his own bands, performing in local bars and clubs in Los Los Angeles
Soon major recording artists, such as Bette Midler, George Michael, and Tower of Power hired Jacob as their featured guitarist for worldwide tours.
lieutenant was only a matter of time before he began collaborating with one of Hollywood"s most innovative artists, Oscar-winning Hans Zimmer. During DreamWorks’ founding years, Zimmer and Jacob worked together on Elton John"s Road to El Dorado and on Antz Neil Finn"s “I Can See Clearly Now”. Jacob arranged and co-produced the successful musical Digital Video Disc sequence "Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party" along with Eddie Murphy"s "I"m A Believer" from the multi-platinum soundtrack album.