D. D. Jackson

Robert Cleanth Kai-Nen "D. D." Jackson (born January 25, 1967) is a Canadian–American jazz pianist and composer. His work as a leader or co-leader appears on 13 CDs. He won the Juno Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album – Instrumental in 2000 for his solo piano disc ...So Far. Jackson has composed operas and has won two Emmy Awards for his work writing for television gaining 5 nominations in all.

Early life and education Jackson was born on January 25, 1967, in Ottawa, Ontario. "D. D." comes from the word for "little brother" in Mandarin Chinese, which was used by his family. He is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States. He also recorded Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue for Summit Records in 2002.

Jackson has been one of three main composers on the children's TV program Peg + Cat for many years, garnering him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition in 2016 and a second Emmy in 2019 for Outstanding Original Song, "A World Made By Friends" (shared with lyricist, Billy Aronson). He has received a total of five Emmy nominations during his time on the show. 1996? Rhythm-Dance Justin Time Trio, with John Geggie (bass), Jean Martin (drums) 1996 Paired Down, Vol. 1 Justin Time Duos, with Hugh Ragin (trumpet), James Carter (tenor sax, C-melody sax), David Murray (tenor sax), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone sax), Billy Bang (violin), Santi Debriano (bass) 1997 Paired Down, Vol. 2 Justin Time Duos, with Ray Anderson (trombone), David Murray (tenor sax), Don Byron (clarinet), Jane Bunnett (flute), Santi Debriano (bass) 1999? Join Us Justin Time Trio, co-led with Hamiett Bluiett (baritone sax, clarinet, wood flute), Mor Thiam (percussion, vocals) 1999 ...So Far RCA Victor Solo piano 2002 Suite for New York Justin Time With Brad Turner (trumpet), Tom Walsh (trombone), James Spaulding (alto sax, flute), David Mott (baritone sax), Christian Howes (violin), Ugonna Okegwo (bass), Dafnis Prieto (drums, percussion) With the World Saxophone Quartet M'Bizo (Justin Time, 1999)