On Tues., Feb. 13th at 8 pm, Emmy-winning jazz pianist/composer D.D. Jackson will be joined by critically-acclaimed tenor saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis for a special, one-night-only duo concert, featuring originals culled from both of their books, plus at-the-moment improvisations. The concert will take place at the Zürcher Gallery located at: 33 Bleecker St., New York, NY ($15 cover charge, no minimum),  an intimate art gallery space that has built an increasing reputation for it’s relaxed, inviting setting and the open-minded, no-holds-barred attitude of its performers.

[MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO]

Performance on piano with: Jamaaladeen Tacuma - bass, Teodross Avery - sax; and Kahil El'Zabar - percussion.

Jackson is excited to perform with his former bandmate and Ottawa jazz bassist John Geggie, in a special, intimate concert at the 45-seat “GigSpace”, featuring solo piano originals, as well as some duos with Geggie as his special guest.  The concert takes place on Fri. May 19th, 2017 at 7:30 pm. More info/tix available here: http://gigspaceottawa.com/d-d-jackson-john-geggie/

 Jackson will be the special guest of the Highlights Concert of the Ottawa Kiwanis Music Festival, performing solo piano. The concert will take place May 18th at Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building E, Ottawa, ON, with ticket info available here: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1482985

A live presentation of some of my work for children's television as part of the South Orange Maplewood Film Festival, including a live, improvised song (with audience suggestions) to be performed with Chicago City Limits veteran and co-writer Carl Kissin [SOLD OUT].

Featuring myself, Pat Irwin, Allison Leyton-Brown, moderated by Chris Hajian. Presented by the Society of Composers and Lyricists in NYC. For more information, visit their website.

Blues People Festival International in Newark, NJ, with: myself - leader/pianist/composer; Vince Ector on drums and Mark Peterson on bass.

Nico's Kitchen at NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ on Sunday, Dec. 4th at 12 noon (2 sets).

[in NYC]

Performance with ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CREATIVE MUSICIANS
New York City Chapter, Inc.
51 Years of Artistic Dedication
Presents
 
AACM Concert Series 2016

MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS TRIO
Featuring:
Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams - piano
Tom Chiu - violin
Meaghan Burke - cello
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BLUIETT MUSIC
Featuring:
Hamiet Bluiett - baritone saxophone
D.D. Jackson - piano
James Brandon Lewis - tenor saxophone
Reggie Nicholson - drums
Luke Stewart - bass

EVENTS HELD AT:

The Community Church of New York

40 East 35th Street, NYC (Bet. Madison & Park Ave.)

General Admission - $30.00

Senior Citizens/Students - $15.00 w/Valid I.D.
Or
Purchase a Concert Series Pass

[New York City]

I'll be performing an arrangement of "Maggot Brain" and playing some Joplin.

[EDMONTON, ALBERTA]

D.D. Jackson - leader/piano/organ, with Jim Brenan - tenor sax; Rubim de Toledo - bass; Jon McCaslin - drums

[EDMONTON, ALBERTA]

D.D. Jackson - leader/piano/organ, with Jim Brenan - tenor sax; Rubim de Toledo - bass; Jon McCaslin - drums

Hamiet Bluiett - reeds
D.D. Jackson - piano
Bob Stewart - tuba
Hamid Drake - drums