Ron Jackson's Page

Hometown:

Brooklyn

About Me:

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. Ron's 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 in the New York music scene 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. Ron's new CD called “Flubby Dubby” on Roni Music his Hammond Organ group. This is recorded live and features his soul-jazz originals.This group is reminiscent of the funky James Brown groups featuring saxophonist Maceo Parker.

What do you do in the music industry

producer, songwriter, lyricist, musician, record label owner, music publisher

What is your level of experience in the music business?

experienced

Website(s):

http://www.ronjacksonmusic.com
http://www.myspacemusic.com/ronjacksonmusic
http://cdbaby.com/all/ronjacksonmusic
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/ronjacksonmusic
http://www.royaltyfreemusicrevolution.com
http://www.radicalmusiclibrary.com
http://www.prolificartsmusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/ronjacksonmusic
http://www.twitter.com/ronjacksonmusic
http://www.youtube.com/balladmanbrooklyn