| Ali Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ali Jackson Jr. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Associated acts | Jazz at Lincoln Center |
| Website | alidrums.com |
Ali Jackson is a jazz drummer.
His mother, a classical pianist, taught him piano at and how to read music at age 4. Jackson's father, a professional bass player, taught him music theory and gave him drums lesson from rudiment books. He attended Detroit's prestigious Cass Technical High School. He then attended The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, earning a BA in composition. Ali privately studied with master teachers, Elvin Jones and Max Roach.
Ali has performed and recorded with musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, James Carter (musician), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Harry Connick Jr., KRS-1, Marcus Roberts, Cyrus Chestnut, Joshua Redman, and Diana Krall..
He is currently the drummer for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
With Wynton Marsalis
With Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
With Joshua Redman