How to Choose the Right Live Jazz Band for Your Event
Choosing live music for an event involves more than simply finding a band that plays the right genre. The musicians…
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CARL JACKSON
Carl Jackson’s musical journey began at an early age, first with clarinet and later with electric and acoustic bass. His path has taken him through jazz bands, gospel choirs, orchestras, R&B groups, the U.S. Military music program and the NATO Band in Naples, Italy. Today, Carl continues to perform, compose and create music with Carl Jackson & Concepts.
MUSIC IN MOTION
From deep electric bass grooves to expressive acoustic bass and original compositions, Carl’s music brings experience, feel and musicianship to every performance.
ELECTRIC BASS
Deep Pocket & Groove
Carl brings a deep pocket and expressive groove to electric bass, shaped by years of jazz, R&B, gospel and live performance.
DOUBLE BASS
ACOUSTIC DEPTH & TOUCH
Known for his distinctive touch on double bass, Carl blends acoustic depth, jazz expression and seasoned musicianship into every performance.
CARL JACKSON & CONCEPTS
LIVE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
With Concepts, Carl brings musicians together for energetic jazz performances built around collaboration, original music, improvisation and a distinctive live sound.
LISTEN & DISCOVER
Explore recordings from Carl Jackson and Carl Jackson & Concepts, from original jazz compositions to music shaped by decades of performance.
BRING THE MUSIC TO YOUR EVENT
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