ALI JACKSON

Ali Jackson Jr. was born into a supportive family for his early talent with the drums. As a child, musical outings with his father in Detroit ingrained both the ensemble esthetic to his playing, along with an open spirit. Early piano study laid the foundation for his melodic approach to the drums. Jackson, enriched by his high school environment at Cass Technical High School (alma mater to players Paul Chambers, Donald Byrd, Harry Harris and Geri Allen) won numerous recognitions and (...)

Recordings as a leader
Ali M. Jackson Quartet, Groove at Jazz en Tête, Space Time Records, t.b.r. by april 2000
Recordings as a sideman
Wynton Marsalis: Live at the Village Vanguard, Columbia
Gerald Albright: Giving Myself To You, Atlantic Jazz
Marcus Roberts: Blues for the New Millenium, Sony
Eric Reed Trio: Mo’ Jazz Christmas, Motown
KRS-ONE: I Got Next, Jive
Russell Gunn: Gunn Fu, Muse/First Note Music
Rodney Kendrick: Last Chance for Common Sense, (...)