Mike Jackson (musician)
Mike Jackson (born December 23, 1888 in Louisville (Kentucky) , † June 21, 1945 in New York City ) was an American blues and jazz pianist and songwriter .
Mike Jackson appeared in the 1920s as Jackson and His Southern Stompers ; between 1925 and 1927 he participated in 33 recording sessions, including a. with Alberta Hunter , Laura Smith and with Bobbie Leecan and Robert Cooksey in the Dixie Jazzers Washboard Band .
Songs written by Jackson include Scandal Blues and Black Hearse Blues (1925). His songs I'm Alabama Bound, Slender, Tender and Tall and Knock Me a Kiss were among others. a. covered by Jimmie Lunceford and Louis Jordan . The Louisville Blues (1921), which he wrote with Bob Ricketts, was recorded by WC Handy in 1923 ( Okeh 4789).
Web links
- Mike Jackson at Allmusic (English)
- Mike Jackson at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jackson, Mike |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues and jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 23, 1888 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Louisville (Kentucky) |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 21, 1945 |
| Place of death | New York City |