Michael Gregory Jackson

Michael Gregory Jackson is a boundary-pushing guitarist and composer who emerged from New York's 1970s avant-garde jazz scene with a genre-defying approach. Known for his fluid guitar work that blends jazz, fusion, and experimental improvisation, he gained early recognition through collaborations with creative music pioneers like Oliver Lake and Wadada Leo Smith. Jackson's career showcases remarkable versatility - he helped shape downtown NYC's loft jazz movement with his group Signal, then later explored soul-inflected vocals and songwriting while maintaining his improvisational edge.

Recent releases like *FlowSonic* and *Liberty* demonstrate Jackson's continued exploration of spontaneous creativity, while live albums such as *For Charles Mingus (Live)* and *Change: A Suite for Nelson Mandela (Live)* highlight his engagement with jazz tradition and social consciousness. Throughout his decades-long career, Jackson has maintained a distinctive voice that bridges fiery technical mastery with emotional resonance, collaborating with artists ranging from David Murray to Nona Hendryx. His work remains a testament to music's power to transcend categories.

Genres

Free Jazz

Experimental

Soul

Jazz

Blues

Avant-garde

Contemporary Jazz

Fusion Music

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Michael Gregory Jackson

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