Bags Jackson Collection

Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997

Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994

Portrait of Milt (Milton) Jackson, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Milt (Milton) Jackson, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson... Downbeat, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt (Milton) Jackson, and Timmie Rosenkrantz, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Milt Jackson, Capital Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 7 / 82. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, Capital Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 7/82

Milt Jackson, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 8 / 79. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 8/79

Milt Jackson, London, 1975. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, London, 1975

Milt Jackson, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7 / 79
Milt Jackson, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7/79

Milt Jackson, London, 1978. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, London, 1978

Milt Jackson, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, c1979. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, c1979

Milt Jackson, Budd Johnson and Major Holley at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Musicians Milt Jackson, Budd Johnson and Major Holley sharing a joke at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

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"Bags Jackson: A Jazz Legend's Captivating Performances Across the Globe" Step into the mesmerizing world of Milt Jackson, a true jazz virtuoso whose talents knew no bounds. From his unforgettable performances at renowned festivals to intimate club gigs, Bags Jackson left an indelible mark on the music scene. In 1994, at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, Netherlands, fans were treated to a spellbinding showcase of Jackson's genius. With each note he played on his vibraphone, he transported listeners to another dimension of musical brilliance. Three years later, in Powys, Wales' Brecon Jazz Festival of 1997, Bags once again captivated audiences with his soulful melodies and impeccable technique. His ability to connect with people through his music was truly unparalleled. The Capital Jazz Festival in Knebworth witnessed Milt Jackson's enchanting performance in August 1982. As Brian O'Connor captured this momentous occasion through his lens, it became evident that Bags possessed not only extraordinary talent but also an undeniable stage presence that commanded attention. Ronnie Scott's iconic venue in Soho welcomed Milt Jackson in August 1979 for yet another awe-inspiring show. The intimacy of this setting allowed fans to witness firsthand the sheer passion and dedication that fueled Bags' artistry. Throughout London during various years - be it 1975 or 1978 - Brian O'Connor documented multiple instances where Milt Jackson effortlessly wove magic into every chord struck on his vibraphone. These photographs serve as timeless reminders of a musician who forever changed the landscape of jazz. The Capital Radio Jazz Festival held at Alexandra Palace became a platform for Bags' brilliance not once but twice – first in July 1979 and then again later that year when he graced London with his presence during its annual jazz festival. These events showcased just how deeply embedded Milt Jackson had become within the hearts of jazz enthusiasts.