Ali Jackson
Ali Jackson received a $40,000 grant to produce a modern mini documentary series exploring the artistic journeys of master musicians through interviews and personal interactions conducted in New York City and New Orleans.
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- Award
- $40,000
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan; New York City; New Orleans
About
Project Overview
Ali Jackson, a highly accomplished musician, composer, arranger, and educator, received a 2023 Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant of $40,000 to support the production of a modern mini documentary series entitled "Mind the Music." The series explores artistic journeys of master musicians through the film lens of the musician, with interviews and personal interactions conducted in New York City and New Orleans.
Award
- Grant Amount: $40,000
- Program: Jazz Road Creative Residencies
- Year of Award: 2023
Location
- Detroit, Michigan (recipient location)
- New York City (interview location)
- New Orleans (interview location)
About the Artist
Ali Jackson is a highly accomplished musician, composer, arranger, and educator known for his virtuosity on percussion. He studied at the New School University for Contemporary Music in New York City under Max Roach and Elvin Jones, and served as Drum Chair of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He has collaborated with legendary musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Krall. Beyond his musical pursuits, Ali is a passionate advocate for arts and music education, conducting master classes and lectures at various universities and providing music education classes for students across the country.
- Award
- $40,000 Grant
- Theme
- A documentary series exploring the artistic journeys and creative processes of master jazz musicians through interviews and personal interactions conducted by musician Ali Jackson.
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