Jackson Jackson

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Jackson Jackson
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres Hip hop
Years active 2006–present
Labels EMI Australia
Website Band website
Band's MySpace
Members Harry James Angus
Jan Skubiszewski

Jackson Jackson is a hip-hop group from Melbourne, Australia consisting of Harry James Angus (vocals/trumpet; The Cat Empire, The Conglomerate) and Jan Skubiszewski (producer, phrase, and composer; APRA Award winner Two Hands, The Rage in Placid Lake, Last Man Standing).[1][2] For live performances, they are joined by keyboards, bass, drums and backup vocalists.

Jackson Jackson's first album, The Fire Is on the Bird, was released on 24 March 2007. They describe their music as a fusion of hip-hop, afro-beat and psychobilly.[3]

The duo generated a loyal following through exposure on MySpace, YouTube and on the late-night ABC music video show Rage.[citation needed]

Jackson Jackson's second album, Tools For Survival, was released on 11 October 2008.

The band appeared as a guest on Phrase's second album Clockwork in 2009, performing on the song "Paradise".

In April 2010, Jackson Jackson performed at The Evelyn in Melbourne for three Fridays in a row before going on hiatus to write a new album.

In September 2011, Jackson Jackson has returned to The Evelyn Hotel to take residency of the venue for a month, performing each Friday. Their first show since April 2010 was Friday 2 September, and was supported by the local talents of Gossling.[4] During their performance, they performed two new songs called "Dave" and "Sacrifice". At the merchandise stand they were also selling their new 3-track E.P, consisting of the tracks "Dave", "Sacrifice", and "Simplify My Life, Amplify My Mind".

Band members

Core members

Jackson Jackson are:

  • Harry Angus (vocals, acoustic guitar and synths)
  • Jan Skubiszewski (electric/acoustic guitars, synths and beats)

Rhythm section

Also known as Melbourne dub/fusion trio, 'The Genie', and the rhythm section of Melbourne band The Cat Empire.

  • Ollie McGill (keyboards)
  • Ryan Monro (basses and guitar)
  • Will Hull-Brown (drums)

Choir

Named the 'Jackson Jackson 5'.[5]

  • Chantal Mitvalsky
  • Elana Stone
  • Rebecca Ari
  • Karishma Sadhai
  • Rory Osman

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • "All Alone" (2008)
  • "The Devil in Me" (2009)
  • "Dave" (2011)

Other appearances

  • Clockwork (2009)
  • Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities (Soundtrack) (2009)

References

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  3. :: JACKSON JACKSON NEWS : musichead Australia ::
  4. http://www.gosslingmusic.com/
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