Robin Jackson

Robin Jackson (born July 8, 1979) is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer-songwriter. His main instruments are saxophone, clarinet, and voice. He also plays guitar, mbira, whistles, and various other instruments. His solo music is often likened to the indie folk category and has been compared to Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens, and Rufus Wainwright.

Early Musical Life (1984-2005) Jackson was trained in the Suzuki method from the age of four and played with numerous bands throughout high school and college. He attended the University of Oregon, Christchurch Jazz Polytechnic and graduated with a BA in Ethnomusicology from the Evergreen College in 2003. And Vagabond Opera, where he performed regularly on NPR.

In 2006, Jackson won third place in the International Songwriting Competition with the song “Space Hole” produced by Marchfourth. He recorded on the first three of the band's albums and toured with the band to Germany where they headlined at the 2004 World Cup. He also toured with Vagabond Opera and recorded on all 4 of their albums and performed at the Kennedy Center, DC and throughout Europe.

Jackson released his debut solo album "Dust Diaries" in 2012 with Producer Chet Lyster, who played with Grammy winner Lucinda Williams. He is currently the musical director for the band The EELS.

Jackson released his second album “Dark Stars” in 2017 and recorded it at Type Foundry Studios. Beats Antique, Rising Appalachia, Devotchka, Gogol Bordello, The Everyone Orchestra, Ayla Nereo, Pink Martini

Community Involvement A community figure and organizer, These events have hosted guests including The Shook Twins, Storm Large, David Jacobs-Strain, Three Leg Torso, and Luz Mendoza (of Y La Bamba). Dark Stars (2017)