Ronald Shannon Jackson
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Ronald Shannon Jackson (born January 12, 1940) is an American jazz drummer. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas.
He has led his own bands since the late 1970s, playing what has been dubbed free funk: a blend of funk rhythm and free jazz improvisation. Guitarist Vernon Reid played and recorded extensively with Jackson.
Jackson is perhaps the only person to have records and performed with the three prime shapers of free jazz: pianist Cecil Taylor, and saxophonists Ornette Coleman and Albert Ayler. He was a member of Last Exit, and has recorded with Bill Laswell.
Vernon Reid (Living Colour), and Melvin Gibbs (Harriet Tubman, Rollins Band, Power Tools) both started their careers with Jackson.
Jackson is notable for his unusual approach to his instrument, which draws as much inspiration from military and parade bands as from traditional jazz drumming.
External link
- Official Site (http://www.cymbatamusic.com/)