Jackson Jay Kidder
Thu, Jun 12
|Clara
A bassist turned singer, Jackson employs a sparse, yet deliberate approach to composing and arranging for his trio. Major influences include Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and Charlie Haden.
Time & Location
Jun 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Clara, 2027 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
About the event
Born into a musical family, Jackson has been playing music for as long as he can remember. Known professionally as a classically and otherwise trained bassist he has long been a busy sideman in Chicago- performing/recording frequently, and touring internationally as a bassist. In the wake of 2020 Jackson was able to emerge as a songwriter and singer in his own right. Major influences include Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, and Lianne La Havas. Jackson Jay Kidder's Debut EP 'Standing By' and other recent releases are streaming now on all major platforms.