Born, steeped, & raised in the deep-southern roots of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jon Jackson has worked professionally in the music industry as a musician, producer, composer, arranger, songwriter, and music director for over two decades.
As a Grammy Award nominated songwriter, Jackson has penned songs recorded by some of your favorite artists including Macy Gray, Kirk Whalum, Lalah Hathaway, & others.
Jackson’s compositions can be heard on popular streaming shows the likes of Showtime’s The Chi, OWN Network’s Cherish The Day, Apple TV’s Swagger, & more.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Jackson can be heard on many recordings by artists such as Meghan Trainor, Will Smith, & Marc Broussard amongst others.
As a performer, Jackson has shared international stages with artists such as Macy Gray, Jennifer Hudson, Broken Social Scene, Johnny Reid, The Dave Matthews Band, Ellis Marsalis, & more.
Jackson currently resides in sunny Pasadena, CA with his wife, 3 boys, & fuzzy labradoodle dog.