Ronald Shannon Jackson

Ronald Shannon Jackson (born January 12, 1940) is an American jazz drummer. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas.

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January 12 - 1940 - American - Jazz - Drummer - Fort Worth - Texas

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He has led his own bands since the late 1970s, playing what has been dubbed free funk: a blend of funk rhythm and free jazz improvisation. Guitarist Vernon Reid played and recorded extensively with Jackson.

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1970s - Free funk - Funk - Rhythm - Free jazz - Guitar - Vernon Reid

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Jackson is perhaps the only person to have records and performed with the three prime shapers of free jazz: pianist Cecil Taylor, and saxophonists Ornette Coleman and Albert Ayler. He was a member of Last Exit, and has recorded with Bill Laswell.

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Free jazz - Cecil Taylor - Ornette Coleman - Albert Ayler - Last Exit - Bill Laswell

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Vernon Reid (Living Colour), and Melvin Gibbs (Harriet Tubman, Rollins Band, Power Tools) both started their careers with Jackson.

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Vernon Reid - Living Colour - Melvin Gibbs - Harriet Tubman - Rollins Band - Power Tools

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Jackson is notable for his unusual approach to his instrument, which draws as much inspiration from military and parade bands as from traditional jazz drumming.

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