Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Javon Jackson – This veteran with legendary status talked about his newest 2018 CD For You that is full of originals and covers by Wayne Shorter and Cedar Walton .. Initially he got his start In 1992 with his recording debut with Me and Mr. Jones, featuring James Williams, Christian McBride and master drummer and NEA Jazz Master Elvin Jones, but he 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 legends .. like Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Haden, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and many others ..
