Jim Jackson (musician)

Jim Jackson (c. 1884 or 1890 in Hernando, Mississippi, † 1937 ) was an early American blues singer and guitarist who was among other things, called by JB Lenoir as a model.

As a child, Jackson learned from his father to play the guitar. Among his models was Frank Stokes. Played at a young age, he sang and danced in Medicine shows. Later he performed in pubs and juke joints, often accompanied by Gus Cannon and Robert Wilkins.

If he was not on tour, Jackson has played in Memphis, where he performed in clubs with colleagues such as Gus Cannon, Furry Lewis and Will Shade.

1927 Jackson was of H.C. Speir discovered, but which sold it to another talent scout. For Vocalion Jackson made ​​first recordings, including the hit Kansas City Blues, among other things, the later part of the repertoire of Robert Nighthawk.

In just three years, Jim Jackson took on about 50 pieces. With the Great Depression ended his short but successful career. He moved back to Hernando, Mississippi, where he died in 1937.