Bernard “B.K.†Jackson is a 16 year old saxophonist that promises to leave audiences begging for more. Since the age of 10, he has been an electrifying crowd pleaser that stimulates the soul with rejuvenating gospel and refreshing jazz. B.K. has received numerous awards for his talent, with the most recent award being the 2007 National NAACP ACT-SO Gold Medalist Winner in Music Instrumental/Contemporary. He has opened concert shows for national renowned artists such as Gospel & Worship Leaders Minister Tye Tribbett, & Minister Stephen Hurd, Jazz & Gospel Artist, Kirk Whalum, Jazz Artists Wayman Tisdale, Gerald Albright, Pieces of A Dream, Ken Navarro and Eric Darius.As the guest solo artist, he has done show stopping performances for large audiences such as the WSJT 94.1 Clearwater Smooth Jazz Festival, Get Downtown First Friday, Florida General Baptist Convention, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, the National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC), The Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the DeBartolo’s Family Foundation All Star Charity Gala.B. K. sees his music as ministry; so reaching out and interacting with his audiences is what he does best. He has stated “…I want God to use me as His instrument, to touch the lives of those who hear me.†Audiences continue to be amazed as he excites and stimulates their minds through soulful musical renditions. B. K. captures and sustains his audience by allowing his youthfulness to explode through his music.This up coming artist continues to be one of the most sought after musician in the Bay Area. After seeing him live, fans are consistently reminded of why he is considered one of the best young saxophonists of this day! He attends Howard W. Blake High School for the Performing Arts. He is an eleventh grade student and a member of the Jazz Ensemble. He is also a member of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Conservatory Jazz Combo, Ruth Eckerd Hall Big Band, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "Men of Tomorrow" and the National Honor Society.
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