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    • Javon Anthony Jackson (born June 16, 1965) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist, bandleader, and educator. He first became known as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1987 until Blakey's death in 1990. and went on to release 22 recordings as a bandleader and tour and record on over 150 CDs with jazz greats including Elvin Jones, … See more

    BornJune 16, 1965 · Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
    LabelsCriss Cross, Blue Note, Palmetto, Smoke Sessions, Solid Jackson
    GenresJazz, soul
    OccupationMusician
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    Early life

    Jackson was born on June 16, 1965, in Carthage, Missouri, and brought up in Denver. Growing up, his parents both were fans of jazz, exposing him to the music of Ahmad Jamal, Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon, and … See more

    Education

    University of Denver, Denver, CO 1983 (Attended) Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA Bachelor in Music Degree 1999 State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY Master of Music Degree 2003 … See more

    Teaching

    Jackson has served as Assistant Professor of Jazz at Long Island University in New York (1996–1998) and at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College in Purchase, NY (1999–2007). Professor Jackson has been Direct… See more

    Commissions

    2009, Full-length score for Alfred Hitchcock's silent film, The Lodger, Syracuse International Film Festival. Conducted Silent Film and Cool Jazz premiere screening, Syracuse International Film Festival, O… See more

    Awards

    2012 Benny Golson Award, Howard University, Washington, DC, for recognition of legendary excellence in jazz. See more

    Recordings

    In 1991, Javon Jackson made his recording debut on Criss Cross Jazz with Me and Mr. Jones, featuring James Williams, Christian McBride and master drummer Elvin Jones. The following year, he joined Jones’ group, appearing … See more

    Discography

    • Me and Mister Jones (Criss Cross, 1991)
    • Burnin′ (Criss Cross, 1991) with Billy Pierce
    • New York Unit (Paddle Wheel, 1992)
    • When the Time Is Right (Blue Note, 1994) - recorded in 1993… See more

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    Jul 18, 2024 · Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson reunites with renowned poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni for a second extraordinary collaborationm Javon and Nikki Go to the Movies, due out August 23,...

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    Saxophonist and composer Javon Jackson provides a score for the film that nods to some of Bradley’s favorite jazz icons – including Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Jackson’s former …

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    Nov 18, 2022 · Saxophonist Javon Jackson, world-renowned poet laureate Nikki Giovanni, and celebrated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon stand on the shoulders of their ancestors at this evening of poetry, hymns, and spirituals reimagined as …

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    Sep 10, 2024 · Learn about Javon Jackson, a tenor saxophonist who played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and other jazz legends. Find his discography, photos, concerts, and similar artists on All About Jazz.

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    Sep 19, 2022 · Javon Jackson, a tenor saxophonist influenced by Joe Henderson and Art Blakey, releases Now, a commercially conscious disc with grooves and vocals. The album features Lisa Fischer on two tracks, including a duet on …