Javon Jackson appearing with Les McCann
Sunday, August 24, 2008
5:00pm Second Stage
Javon Jackson came into international prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. As a member of Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Javon toured and made many recordings with the legendary drummer. In addition to Blakey, Jackson has toured and recorded with Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller and Stanley Turrentine.
As a recording artist, Jackson
has appeared on over 125 recordings.
Additionally, he has developed a formidable career as a leader,
recording and touring throughout the world.
Javon’s current musical group, The Javon Jackson Band, incorporates many
styles including jazz, funk, r & b and rock. For more information visit www.JavonJackson.com
As an addition to the current tour schedule, the Javon
Jackson Band will be joined by special guest Les McCann, the iconic soul jazz
pianist, vocalist and composer. Known as
one of the godfathers of soul jazz, Les is recognized as a founding force for
the genre known as funky jazz established in the mid 1960’s. This collaboration of the young along side
the legend is not to be missed. In the
words of the jazz bassist Marcus Miller, “This is the way to get your ‘old
school’ funk groove on!