Brian Jackson

Aug 29, 2026 at 20:30 · Pilgrim, Newcastle upon tyne Pilgrim, Newcastle upon tyne

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Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson, a Brooklyn-born keyboardist, flautist, and composer, is a jazz, soul, and funk pioneer. Celebrated for his collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron, he shaped iconic tracks like "The Bottle" with his distinctive Rhodes piano and flute. His influential work extends to solo albums such as "This Is Brian Jackson" and collaborations with artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder, impacting hip-hop and neo-soul. He is recognized as a musical pioneer.