ALI JACKSON JR
Genres: Hard Bop, Post Bop • United States

Ali Jackson Jr., world-renowned musician, was born into a supportive family for  his early talent with the drums. Ali is a 1993 graduate of World acclaimed High School,  Cass Tech. In 1998 he was the recipient of Michigan’s prestigious Artserv “Emerging  Artist” award.  As a child, he won numerous recognitions and scholarships, and was selected as the  soloist for the “Beacons Of Jazz” concert that honored legend Max Roach at New School  University.  Having completed his under graduate degree in music composition at the  New School University for Contemporary Music, Jackson further enriched his knowledge  with private study with master teachers, Elvin Jones and Max Roach.  Demonstrating his  commitment to education for young people, Jackson has been part of Young Audiences, a  program that educates New York City youth about jazz. Ali has performed and recorded  extensively with some of the world’s finest musicians including Wynton Marsalis,  Lincoln read more...