Javon Jackson Named Chair of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz
West Hartford, CT
Internationally acclaimed tenor saxophonist and educator begins his position as Associate Professor of Jazz and Chair of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School in August. Jazz in the Valley congratulates Jackson on this tremendous accomplishment.
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More on Javon Jackson
Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson came into international prominence touring and recording with the legendary drummer Art Blakey as a member of his band, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Symbolizing a new generation of musicians that blended tradition with neo-jazz, Jackson went on to release 14 recordings as a band leader, and to tour and record more than 135 CDs with jazz greats including Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Haden, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller, JoAnne Brackeen, Stanley Turrentine, and Ben E. King.
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Support for Jazz in the Valley is provided in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Additional support is also provided by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Hudson River Valley Tours, Breaking the Cycle and the City of Poughkeepsie.
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Javon Jackson will be performing with Sax Appeal:
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