JAXONEWS - 2007

HERE COMES THE JAXON'S MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/davidjacksontonewall

Please take a look at the new section: "Major Works for Combined Forces"

Bielefeld Tonewall – Workshops & Concert - 6 November 2007
Soundbeam Workshops with von Bodelschwinghschen Anstalten, Bethel; and a Celebration Concert at Neue Schmiede, Bethel, Bielefeld, Germany

DOWNLOAD THE POSTER (PDF) - DOWNLOAD THE FLYER (PDF)

Soundbeam Exploration & Discovery Day!
A Suffolk Arts and Health Forum event, of which Sound Sense is a leading partner, will be held at The Cut, Halesworth on Monday 12 November. Inspiration, Demonstration and Participation! Workshops and discussion. If you have a languishing Soundbeam or are interested in working with Soundbeams then this day is for you. All abilities and settings welcome. The day will be led by David Jackson from Tonewall www.jaxontonewall.com and will feature hands on work and activities. £20 / £15 for Sound Sense members. Lunch and refreshments included.

For booking details of this event, please contact central services at Sound Sense.

Verona Concerts – "Club il Giardino" – 23/24 November 2007
Acustica: 23rd November
David Jackson, Martin Mayes (Horn), Michele Rabbia (Percussion)
Elettrica: 24th November
David Jackson, Tolo Marton (Guitar), Bruno Marini (Hammond), Marco Olivotto (Bass/Vox), Gigi Cavalli Cocchi (Drums)

The Tribal Elders – Judge Smith’s 2 great new singles (featuring DJ on Saxes) just released!

Get it here: http://www.judge-smith.com

Dorie Jackson - daughter Dorie’s first solo CD (featuring DJ on flute and soprano sax) is available!
You can buy here: http://www.aquariannation.com

A Musical Guide to 'Pawn Hearts' by Van der Graaf Generator created by Ricardo Odriozola
To download, please go to: www.pawnhearts.ukf.net the price is £9.99 (electronic download for PC only)
“QUITE FANTASTIC! I can heartily recommend it! The Guide adds another dimension to the VdGG experience.” - David Jackson (October 2007)

Highlights of 2007

Recording in Athens – The October Sessions in Athens with young Greek flute maestro Stelios Romaliadis were magical. I also had a brilliant time with Stelios’ family and friends and visited The Parthenon. I am really looking forward to his album when it’s finished.

Lecco Artlab 2007, Italy (20/21/22 September 2007).
A Tribute to David Jackson: Sound Xpression: Judge Smith
The Italian Première of David Jackson's music for large combined forces: -
'The Essential Beam Machine' featuring DJ on Saxes & Flute: & 'The House That Cried' – featuring special guest Judge Smith; This project has involved many people of all ages - singing & playing orchestral, ethnic and rock instruments; and featured a group of Soundbeam & Switch 'disabili-maestri'.
The Concert was a final celebration for the Desktop Soundbeam Seminar Sound Xpression.

See the TV Report on the Concert here: http://www.soundbeam.it/video.htm

The Crams Soundbeam Project - DOWNLOAD THE FLYER (PDF version)

Wed 11 July 2007 | 7.00pm
*TWINKLE*
David Jackson: music - Judge Smith: words
Commissioned by Anvil Arts as part of our community and education programme, Twinkle is our latest large-scale theatrical and musical extravaganza, performed by children from Treloar School and 120 pupils from Basingstoke junior schools including Marnel, Winklebury, St Mary's, Old Basing and Four Lanes.

Photos from *Twinkle* Show: 11/7/07 The Anvil, Basingstoke by Seán Kelly
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seank/sets/72157600798884368/

and for friends and fans:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seank/sets/72157600782755316/

There are dozens of stories to be read in the stars of the night sky. Twinkle explores three of these legends: the constellations Orion, Andromeda and Cygnus, stories that are as relevant to children today as they were two or three millennia ago.

The constellations were mankind's earliest picture books and they are still a powerful instrument to inspire the imagination of young and old alike.

Remember... tales become legends for a reason!

DOWNLOAD THE TWINKLE FLYER (PDF version)

Meldreth Manor School Soundbeam Project is in its 11th year and going from strength to strength. In the last year we have received special visitors from across UK, Italy and Sweden. In June our Summer Music Festival is to be called ‘The Ghost’s of Meldreth’. It will be based around ‘The House That Cried’ - with additional gruesome music. The Meldreth teams will bring this musical story (co-written with Judge Smith) back to life in their inimitable style. We will have guest children from Bassingbourn to sing and act too. And the usual ghouls, zombies and other creatures of the night will all tremble before the Mighty Meldreth Ghostbusters!

FEBRUARY 2007 Updates:

Delta Centre – Ireland A Musical and Arts project at the famous Carlow centre for disabled adults on the theme of ‘Africa’ (February & March)

‘Seasons are Changing’ with Sarum Orchestra, Howard Moody and Debbie Cassell and 2 Salisbury area Schools. The Concert is on 3rd July 2007 at Salisbury Arts Centre. This will feature my String Quartet; the parts being liberated from my Band Scores by maestro Ricardo Odriozola.

worldwidewarning.globalwarming – This is the title of my new ‘hot’ Saxophone Concerto devised with Andy Baker (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra) and children singers and percussionists from the Cornish Clay village Schools. The ‘Meltdown’ Concert is at Brannel School near St Austell on 13th March 2007.

Highlights of 2006

March 25-26, 2006 - BERGEN

BEAM MACHINE *STAR MESSENGER 2989*
music by David Jackson (1996); lyrics by David Jackson, Jan Copland and Gill Mann; arranged by Ricardo Odriozola (2004/5) based on the original orchestration by the composer). It features children from the Steiner School with the Orchestra of the University of Bergen. This World Premiere was conducted by Ricardo Odriozola. DJ & SJ were there!

"Bergen was utterly brilliant. What an achievement for the Norwegian kids to learn all those words and sing it all so beautifully. The Orchestra sounded fantastic too. I hope a CD will be available soon. There are some photos on the USO website: http://www.uib.no/uso/beam0306.htm " (DJ)

See the promo by clicking on the images	(courtesy of Marie Skreden)

VERONA (Italy) - May 25, 2006

Tony Pagliuca, David Jackson and Nic Potter shared the same stage in Italy at Verona Prog Fest last May 25th. The incredibile reunion – it was fifteen years since David and Nic played together live for the last time – it took place during the concert featuring ex Le Orme keyboard player Tony Pagliuca with Jackson, Tolo Marton (guitar) and Leo Di Angilla (percussion).

- At Meldreth last summer we had a wonderful Music Festival on the theme of Africa.

- "Batteries Included" with René van Commenée is available for downloading on the iTunes Music Store, with audio samples (thanks to LoL Productions)

- Lecco 2006: I had good success with my Soundbeam program in Lecco, running sessions with teachers, infants and junior children. I visited the Pegaso Equestrian Centre and "La Nostra Famiglia" Hospital, both places where we hope Soundbeam will thrive working with disabili in the future. I prepared a great Soundbeam Desktop score for ‘The House That Cried’ with 10 keen youngsters. My Masterlab sessions with young rock musicians went well, as did their Concert in Piazza Garibaldi.
The Nic Potter and Evil Wings gigs also were a great success. Sadly we were not actually able to perform ‘The House That Cried’ as there was torrential rain and the stage was extremely wet. It was too dangerous for children on the wet stage with power supplies and loads of equipment... We hope to perform the piece next year.

Past events...

October 15, 2005

Mangala Vallis - new "Lycanthrope" album featuring David Jackson

Go to http://www.mangalavallis.it for more infos

September 22, 2005 - LECCO (Italia)

LECCO LAB - CANTIERI SONORI

Workshop with Jaxon & Tony Pagliuca (ex Le Orme)