Tyrone Jackson

Born in the New Orleans cradle of jazz. Jackson embodies the spirit of the Crescent City. The blends of jazz, funk and Afro-Caribbean melodies are ever present in his work. Jackson has composed original music for Pulitzer Prize-winning author Natasha Tretheway’s book of poems, Native Guard, turned theatrical play at the Alliance Theatre. He has also composed for Pearl Clege’s play, Tell Me My Dream, and this past season’s success story, Ethel. Jackson’s latest CD, Melody in Nede, is his third solo release. He has also recorded Dedicated, and a second CD, Another Voyage, with label Hot Shoe Records. His songs are currently played with much acclaim to worldwide audiences on XM 70 Satellite radio. Jackson was also featured in Jazziz Magazine and several articles in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Currently Tyrone Jackson is a professor at Kennesaw State University where he is Lecturer of Jazz Piano and teaches a myriad of classes including: Jazz Improvisation I, II & III, Jazz Combo, applied Jazz Piano, Group Jazz Piano and History of the Blues. Jackson has performed with Steve Turre, Larry Carlton, Carmen Bradford, Earl Klugh, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Vincent Gardner, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Wes Anderson, Greg Dawson, Jennifer Holliday, Karen Briggs, Clay Jenkins, Russell Gunn, David Sanchez, Damaris Carbough, Russell Malone, and Marcus Miller.