"From Mozambique to Malaysia, from Brisbane to New Orleans a local Melbourne quartet of blues and jazz musicians is taking the world by storm." - Herald Sun Melbourne. 'Kool Kats' is the second major release for the Jackson Four. The EP's official Australian launch happening at the Devonport Jazz Festival in July, 2017. Followed by its UK launch in August in Edinburgh as part of a special 'Live to Air' radio performance. The Jackson Four have now been impressing audiences across Australia since 2013. And, more recently their growing following in the U.K., U.S. and Europe. In Australia they’ve appeared at major national and state festivals along with their increasing number of regular gigs and events throughout their home state of Victoria. And, as part of their recent promotional tour of the U.K. in July 2016, that followed their surprise 2015 U.K. Blues radio chart success. They released ‘Live at the Western Port Festival’. A promo EP, especially for U.K. Blues and Jazz radio. Supporting the release, appearances at renowned Blues and Jazz clubs followed. Including, ‘Ain’t Nothin but the Blues Bar’, Soho, ‘The Alley Cat Club’, Covent Garden and East End Jazz Club, ‘The Royal Inn on the Park’. Receiving an enthusiastic welcome on London's Blues and Jazz scene. Previously In 2015 the band launched their debut CD/EP ‘Love the Life’ to a fantastic reception at the Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival in Victoria. Receiving airplay and positive reviews from Blues and Jazz radio across the country. The band also had the opportunity to visit New Orleans, Louisiana. There they found generous support from the local music community. Including program presenters on fabled radio station WWOZ, who continually played tracks from the CD throughout 2015. Helping build the band a growing following in the Southern U.S. Knocked out by this initial reception, ‘Love the Life’ was released into the UK and Europe in September. After only a few weeks it entered the U.K top 50 Blues charts. Going directly to number 17 within a month. This was topped off with nominations for U.K. ’Blues CD of the month’ in November. Positive reviews and acclaim followed in the European musical press. With Keys and Chords magazine, Belgium giving ‘Love the Life’ 4.5 out of 5 stars. The band’s distinctive style and sound is centred around the classic Hammond B3 organ. With interplay from soulful and Bluesy sax and vocals. All driven by a strong Swing, jazz, Latin rhythm and percussion section. Their music is a journey into the crossroads where Blues and Jazz intersect. With a repertoire mixing the sounds of New Orleans, Chicago and Memphis into their own interpretations of renowned favourites and hidden unknown gems that the band searches out. What the media and industry have been saying about The Jackson Four: • “Fantastic performance, had the whole place jumpin” – Venue Management - Ain't Nothin But The Blues Bar, Soho, London • “Three, Four, Five, Six Jacksons? Who cares? Yeah I reckon it sounds pretty good to me, I'll be playing some more from them." – Big Boy Bloater – The Blues Magazine Show –Team Rock Radio U.K. • “Australia seems to be a bit of a Hammond hotbed, what with these guys, Clayton Doley and Lachy Doley! I’m playin’ more of the Jackson Four” – Ashwyn Smyth - Digital Blues Show – Gateway 97.8FM and syndicated stations throughout Europe and U.S. • “I had a feeling I was going to enjoy the Jackson Four, and boy did I! They sound like a bunch of real hip London Soho Jazzer/bluesmen. I’m nominating them for UK Blues CD of the month by the way.” – Down Home with the Howling Dick Show – Hastings Radio U.K. • "I just love that big Hammond B3 sound; it’s a magic debut CD from these guys from Melbourne, Australia!" - Tony Corner - 'Blues Corner' Firebrand Rock Radio U.K. • "We love the life and certainly this four!" - Rootsville.eu - Online Blues magazine - Netherlands