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Javon Jackson at Attucks Theatre
Courtesy of Mark Robbins | Posted on July 28, 2016
Where
Attucks Theatre
1010 Church St
Norfolk, VA
Map
(757) 664-6464
When
Sat, September 24, 2016
8:00 pm
At Door
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Musicians
About
Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson came into international prominence touring and recording with the legendary drummer Art Blakey as a member of his band, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Symbolizing a new generation of musicians that blended tradition with neo-jazz, Jackson went on to release 14 recordings as a band leader and tour and record over 135 CDs with jazz greats including Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Haden, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller, JoAnne Brackeen, Stanley Turrentine, and Ben E. King....