JMI Foundation Fundraiser with Ali Jackson (USA)

Join us for an intimate evening with Grammy Award-winning percussionist Ali Jackson (USA).

As a valued JMI Foundation patron, you're invited to meet Ali in person, enjoy canapes and complimentary drinks, and hear firsthand from one of the most influential drummers in modern jazz.

Ali Jackson served as the driving force behind the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for over a decade, performing alongside Wynton Marsalis and helping define the sound of one of the world's premier jazz ensembles. His collaborations read like a who's who of music: Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, the London Symphony Orchestra, and many more.

A passionate advocate for jazz education, Ali has lectured at NYU, Stanford, Columbia, and Eastman, and has dedicated much of his career to uplifting aspiring musicians, making him a perfect fit for the JMI Foundation's mission.

This is a rare opportunity to connect with a true master of the craft in an exclusive setting.

ABOUT ALI JACKSON Ali Jackson is a drum set virtuoso, celebrated composer, and historian of American music traditions who has shaped the sound of jazz for more than 30 years. A Thelonious Monk Institute and Jazz Aspen fellow, Ali has been recognised with Grammy Award wins and his album Groove du Jour was awarded France's 2019 Recording of the Year (Grand Prix Disque Du L'Année).

"Ali is a positive bomb of creative and beautiful energy — a joy to make music with." — Chick Corea

"Ali Jackson generates a subtle but irresistible force when he plays." — The New York Times

Ali Jackson Website Listen to Ali Jackson on Spotify

Location JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.

To learn more about the JMI Foundation, head to www.jmifoundation.org.