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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:
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:
PHOTOGALLERY July 23, 2008 - Dolomiti di Fassa, Rifugio Contrin (Italy)
To see the pictures, please go to the "Photo
Gallery" section of:
TIME SPANNER Podcast Movie 1 - Chorus:
Please take a look at the special section: "Major Works for Combined Forces"
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