Javon Jackson Quartet at Belleayre Music Festival at Belleayre Music Festival

About

Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson ( http://www.belleayremusic.org/concerts/concert.php?id=106#top ) rose to international prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and has since fashioned his own signature sound. In addition to Blakey, Javon has contributed his smooth jazz style on tours and records with luminaries like Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd and Curtis Fuller. Javon has appeared on over 125 recordings and has developed a formidable career as a leader.