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David Jackson, the saxophonist, flautist and
composer whose inspiration originally came from jazz, rock and folk,
is now an extraordinary interactive performance artist. He was in
Van der Graaf Generator and has played with Peter Gabriel. But he
was also a special needs and mainstream teacher, in maths and music
for 12 years before starting Tonewall in 1992.
Tonewall is the name for his idea - and his unique bank of interactive music technology. This features Soundbeams and his own Echo-Mirrors and unique Jellybean Eye. His work is about creating music with groups of people of all levels of ability and even profound disability - and joining them on stage. In 12 years of freelance work, David has taken "non-musicians" into performance with: professional Orchestral and jazz musicians; Caribbean Festivals; with Harpists and Darlecs at Covent Garden; with Bell Ringers at the QEH and with River Dancers at The Point in Dublin. Integration and inclusion - and the challenge of making peoples' own ideas work - are what makes David's music tick Tonewall provides an ideal opportunity for adults and children with physical or learning difficulties to experience the joy and sense of empowernment that creating music can achieve. Workshops for mainstream schools/community groups also undertaken. JAXON'S MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/davidjacksontonewall LATEST JAXONEWS - Projects & Events:Photo
gallery of Rome's gig with Osanna & Gianni Leone (Balletto
di Bronzo)- Stazione Birra (26.01.2009)
OSANNA & DAVID JACKSON: NEW CD! "Legendary Osanna is back! With a new line-up
but still representing the spirit that was always typical for the
original band, but with a new, dynamic, innovative and passionate
sound. David Jackson from Van Der Graaf generator joined this project,
becoming much more than a guest but a stable element of the band,
contributing with a strong added value, and so did guest stars Gianni
Leone (Balletto di Bronzo), David Cross (King Crimson), TM Stevens,
Lello Brandi and the other guests, who enriched the project with
their talent and creativeness, creating a true and deep-hearted
homage to this historical band.
The Independent 12.07.08: "Why musicians are developing second careers" "David Jackson, who was temporarily reunited
with Van der Graaf Generator in 2005, has spent much of his time
encouraging others to make music. He taught maths as well as music
for 12 years before starting up the Tonewall project in 1992. This
makes use of a technology known as Soundbeam..." 2008 Tonewall Workshops, Concerts & Training Projects include:
TIME SPANNER Podcast Movie 1 - Chorus:
Please take a look at the special section: "Major Works for Combined Forces"
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