Ron Jackson's Profile |
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Guitarist,Composer, Producer and Arranger |
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| Location: | Brooklyn, New York |
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| Last Login: | Jul 17, 2008 (529 days back) |
About Me |
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| Ron Jackson is a New York based jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, producer, recording artist, and instructor. To say Ron Jackson is well traveled would be an understatement. He has performed and recorded in over 20 countries as a bandleader and ensemble performer, and is well established in the international jazz scene. Rons style of guitar playing and compositions is a blend of jazz, and other American styles such as soul, rhythm and blues, pop that is influenced by his roots of the Philippines. Ron is experienced in many musical idioms and brings it all together in his unique approach to playing jazz guitar. Ron is considered one of the most versatile guitarists and is adept in styles such as African, Rock, R+B, Brazilian, Pop, Country, Calypso, Reggae, Soul and Funk, Classical, but his greatest passion is in jazz. Ron has 5 jazz guitar instrumental CD’s as a leader, "A Guitar Thing" and "Thinking of You" on Muse Records, "Song For Luis" - a duo with Rufus Reid on Mastermix Records, "Concrete Jungle" is co-led with bassist Nicki Parrott on Airmen Records and "The Dream I Had" is on Roni Music, all of which you can purchase on this website. Ron has a new CD coming out on his Roni Music label called "Flubby Dubby" his Hammond Organ group. This is recorded live and features his soul-jazz originals. You can hear MP3 samples from Ron’s CDs on ronjacksonmusic.com This group is reminiscent of the funky James Brown groups featuring saxophonist Maceo Parker.Ron has recorded and played jazz greats such as, Benny Golson, Randy Weston, Ron Carter, Oliver Lake, Jaki Byard, Jimmy Cobb, Rufus Reid, Larry Coryell, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Bernard Purdie, Hank Jones, Gary Bartz John Hicks to name a few.Ron attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music and has also studied with such jazz guitar greats as Pat Martino, Bucky Pizzerelli, Ted Dunbar, Rodney Jones, and Melvin Sparks.Ron is an experienced music educator and guitar instructor and is a faculty member at the of The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Wachovia Jazz For Teens Program, Music Outreach, The Brooklyn Conservatory, St. Albans Congregational Church Music Program and The New York Pops Create A Symphony Program. He has taught and lectured at And the Prins Claus Conservatoire, "New Comes to Groningen" program in Groningen in The Netherlands Duke University, The National Summer Guitar Workshop Jazz Summit, The New School, New York University, at Jazzmobile, as well as in clinics in France, Spain, The United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal. Ron is also available as a private instructor.Ron endorses Seymour Duncan pickups, Thomastik-Infeld Strings, Heritage Guitars and Aria Guitars.To buy Ron Jackson’s CDs please enter this site or go to cdbaby.com/ronjackson.info@ronjacksonmusic.com | |
My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 8/8/2006Band Website: ronjacksonmusic.com Band Members: I am involved with many different projects. My production company Roni Music along with L'Atelier Clair Music run by composer, keyboardist and arranger Shohei Narabe are working on these projects.Gisele Jackson-Vocalist her first Single Luci Jackson-Vocalist and Dancer, Artist Development Jacquelyn Willard-Vocalist and Songwriter I am releasing DVD and CD recorded live with "Flubby Dubby" Soul Jazz Group featuring various band membersRon Jackson-Guitar Kyle Koeler-Organ-Greg Lewis- Organ-Otis Brown III-Drums-Chris Brown-Drums, Don Braden Tenor Sax. Bruce Williams-Alto Sax.I also work with producer Boris Berlin in the following projects.Tonica featuring Becca-Vocals Robotica featuring- Boris Berlin VocalsI am in the following live groups,Eric Hoffman and The Underdog Eric Hoffman - Vocals/Trombone, Rick Parker - Trombone, Nate Mayland - Trombone, John Yao - Trombone, Oliver Von Essen - Organ, Ron Jackson - Guitar, Ali Jackson - DrumsGisele Jackson's "Jump"Aubrey Dayles id featuring Aubrey on Drums and Special guests James "Blood"Ulmer, Vernon Reid, among others.Vocalist Kingsley Leggs star of "Collor Purple" featuring, Jeff Waxman-Piano and Conductor Ron Jackson- Guitar Clyde Bullard-Electric Bass Buddy Williams-DrumsDion Parson and Ron Blakes 21st Century Band Ron Blake-Saxophones Carlton Holmes-Piano Ron Jackson- Guitar Reuben Rogers Electric Bass Dion Parson-DrumsPianist,Randy Weston's, "African Rhythms"Vocalist, Renee Manning.. -- CDBABY LINK for RON JACKSON: The Dream I Had -- Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Steve Howe, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, EVERYONE!!!! Sounds Like: Jazz, Rock, Funk, Latin everything!!! Record Label: Roni Music Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Funk / R&B) |
My Blog |
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NOW OFFERING ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS!!! |
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| Announcing online guitar lessons! Using your web cam via your Skype or AIM or MSN Messenger Account, you can now study in the comfort of your own home from anytime and anywhere in the world with me. A... Posted by Ron Jackson on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:51:00 PST |
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Check out this event: THE CENTER FOR CULTURE THE AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE, |
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| Hosted By: Ron Jackson When: Saturday Jan 19, 2008 at 8:00 PMWhere: THE AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE176-03 Jamaica AvenueJamaica, New York|33 11432United StatesDescription:Ron Jackson Click Here To View Ev... Posted by Ron Jackson on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:42:00 PST |
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Announcing the release of vocalist Gisele Jacksons Debut CD !! |
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| L'atelier Clair Inc. and Ron Jackson, Roni Music Announces the long awaited release of vocalist Gisele Jackson's Debut CD Single, Merry Misery.Available at cdbabyhttp://cdbaby.com/cd/giselejacksonLabe... Posted by Ron Jackson on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:49:00 PST |
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Corcoran Realty presents jazz at one their new condo developments. |
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| I am happy that someone in the real estate industry is using jazz music to help sell property. This could be the start of a new way to present jazz and my band. This is a first for me. I want to know ... Posted by Ron Jackson on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:19:00 PST |
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