Blog - JASON JACKSON

Carousel OPENING on Broadway in NYC

Happy to announce the opening of Carousel at the Imperial Theater in NYC tonight. A wonderful 25 piece orchestra backing up an all star cast including Rosena M Hill Jackson.

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Monday nights

Monday night with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

Mon, Apr 16 @ 8:30PM

Village Vanguard, 178 7th Avenue South, New York, NY

Join our weekly gig at the Village Vanguard.

We will perform the compositions of Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely and others from our library of over 300 tunes!

Sets 8:30pm and 10:30pm. Door open 7:30

Age limit: All ages

Back stage at “Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC” with Andrew Lloyd Webber

Jesus Christ Superstar Live NBC back stage with Andrew Lloyd Webber

After performing with the live production of Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC Easter Sunday, I took a photo with the composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lord Andrew is a very gracious man.

Our 52nd Anniversary Week with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

Come on down and help us celebrate this great 52 year tradition! Please share this event with your friends and family! We’d love to see you there!

Performing in the pit at Hello Dolly on Broadway in NYC with a great section: Michael Boschen, and Chris Olness

Back at Hello Dolly on Broadway with an amazing all sub trombone section.

Buddy Rich Big Band at the Cutting Room NYC

I will Be performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band on Sunday, November 12, 2pm at the Cutting Room in NYC.

A Bronx Tale

Nice time substituting at A Bronx Tale last night. The regular let’s the subs use his Miraphone tuba, but I brought a Walter Sear tuba last night to see if it would be more comfortable. Both seemed fine, if anything, the Miraphone played with less resistance. I was able to produce more sound with less effort on the Miraphone as compared to the Walter Sear tuba.

Thanks to the fine musicians in the band: Perry Cavari, Kenny Beschia, Jamie Dauber, Smitty at the stick and playing piano, and everyone else. Hope to be back soon.

Miggiwa Miyajima big Band recording session rehearsal

Happy to be a part of this great recording.

At the Blue note this week with the Grammy winning Artist Paquito D’Rivera and the Dizzy Gillespie alumni all-star big band

Join us this week, July 18-23 at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City. Paquito D’Rivera leads an all-star big band of Dizzy Gillespie alumni and world-class jazz artists. We will be for performing some of Dizzy Gillespie’s most famous works as well as samba Jazz and Cuban jazz for your enjoyment.

Joining us for the set will be the Grammy nominated artist Roberta Gambarini singing some beautiful selections from the Dizzy Gillespie repertoire.

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra tonight at the Village Vanguard in NYC

Our weekly show at the Vanguard tonight. Sets at 8:30 and 10:30. More info at www.vanguardjazzorchestra.com

Playing with the legendary Earl Gardner from the Saturday Nigt Live Band today at “A Bronx Tale” today!

Jason Jackson, and Earl Gardner At A Bronx Tale in NYC

All weekend I get to play with the legendary Earl Gardner at A Bronx Tale on Broadway in NYC. I also get to dust off the tuba and play some sweet baselines in the book.

Johnny Mathis and Sunset Blvd

Last night was an amazing experience playing with the legendary Johnny Mathis. What a PRO!! He sang his but off at the Westbury Theater.

I was in an all star band including these amazing trombonist; Jack Schatz and Charley Gordon. Pictured below.

Jason Jackson, Charley Gordon, and Jack Schatz

Today I’m at Sunset Blvd. starring Glenn Close.

HAPPY SUNDAY!!

Great night at the Vanguard last night with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Tonight I’m at Beautiful, The Carole King Musical.

Jason and Tatum at beautiful the Carole King musical — Jason Jackson, and Tatum Greenblatt (new trumpeter at “Beautiful, The Carole King Musical”

Great night at the Vanguard last night with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Tonight I’m playing the great Broadway show Beautiful about Carole King. the new trumpet player Tatum Greenblatt sounds great!!