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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.
Jun 4, 2022 · Javon Jackson is best known as a hard bop tenor saxophonist inspired by Joe Henderson. On this CD, however, he really stretches himself and shows that he is continuing to develop an increasingly personal voice.
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JAVON JACKSON – “WITH PETER BRADLEY” THE SOUNDTRACK & ORIGINAL SCORE – Solid Jackson Records.
In 2010, Javon was commissioned by the Syracuse International Film Festival to compose a full-length score for the Alfred Hitchcock film, The Lodger, a silent movie based on the hunt for Jack the Ripper. The original score had its debut at the festival, performed live by Jackson at the film’s screening on October 2010.
Javon Jackson Biography. by Matt Collar. An adept saxophonist and educator, Javon Jackson is a gifted improviser with a warm tone and style that straddles aggressive, acoustic post-bop and funky soul-jazz.
Sep 19, 2022 · From the opening rocked-out grind of “In the Sticks” to the mellow Brazilian vibe of the closing “I Remember You,” Jackson applies his robust sound to emphasize every note with a distinctive blend of edginess and clarity.
In 2009, Javon was commissioned by the Syracuse International Film Festival to compose a full-length score for the Alfred Hitchcock film The Lodger, a silent movie based on the hunt for Jack the Ripper. The original score had its debut at the festival, performed live by Jackson’s band (featuring pianist Manasia) at the film’s screening in ...
