THE QUINTESSENTIAL JAZZ PIANO PLAYER - TYRONE JACKSON

• Discover the music of Tyrone Jackson
• Learn about his career  
• Hear firsthand how his music has inspired him and others.
  · Recognize the influence other musical artists have had in his career.
  · Find out about his role as a professor, clinician, and a teacher.

Born in the New Orleans cradle of jazz, Jackson embodies the spirit of the Crescent City. The blends of jazz, funk and afro-carribean melodies are ever present in his work. He has played with Earl Klugh, Melba Moore, Wynton Marsalis, Wes Anderson, and Greg Dawson.

Tyrone is a Jazz Composition Competition winner and a member of the Rialto Jazz Artist Foundation. His teaching experience ranges from private piano instruction, jazz piano, jazz theory and improvisation. Currently he is a professor at Kennesaw State University where he is Lecturer of Jazz Piano.

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