From the scorching heat of 'Work Song' to the trance like Louisiana rhythms of the final track 'Congo Square', let The Jackson Four take you on a journey into the heart of what is the crossroads of Groove, Blues, Jazz and Swing. The band’s distinctive style and sound is centred around the classic Hammond B3 organ. With interplay from soulful sax and vocals. All driven by a strong Swing, Jazz, Latin rhythm and percussion section. And a repertoire mixing the sounds of New Orleans, Chicago, New York, Memphis and Latin America into their own interpretations of renowned favourites and hidden unknown gems. Pearls of songs that the band searches for, mines and digs out to include in their set. In 2014-15 the quartet have been impressing audiences across Australia at venues and major music festivals. Including the Wangaratta International Jazz, By the Bay – Wine and Blues (Kingston), Eltham Jazz and Blues, Stonnington Jazz and Mornington winter Jazz festivals to name just a few. In 2015 the band launched the debut CD ‘Love the Life’, at the Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival, in Victoria, Australia to critical acclaim and growing interest on the national and international Blues and Jazz scenes. With airplay on European and U.S Blues and Jazz radio. Including airplay on iconic New Orleans station, WWOZ 90.7FM. In Australia the band have performed ‘Live to Air’ on a number of Blues and Jazz programs. With presenters continuing to feature tracks from the band’s performances and CD. The Band Are: Hammond Organ - Gary ‘Groove Keys’ Jones. Gary is well known around Melbourne’s Jazz and Blues scenes for his skill and passion with the Hammond Organ. Gary can also be found as promoter of the ‘Hammond Sessions’ at ‘BAR 303’ in Northcote, Melbourne. Gary performs with Continental Robert from the legendary soul brothers ‘The Dynamic Hepnotics’, when on tour. Sax - On sax is one of Melbourne’s most in-demand horn players, Jeff Mead. Besides featuring in some of Melbourne’s top big swing bands, Jeff plays regularly in The Andrea Marr Band and other well-established Blues acts. Vocals and Percussion - Front man, soul and jazz singer, Peter Jackson has performed with Paul Kelly, The Australian Blues Brothers Show’, ‘Grand Wazoo’, ‘The Swing Genies’ and other funk, soul and jazz bands on the Australian circuit. Originally, Peter led his own bands including early 90’s popular Melbourne pub soulsters, ‘Sticky Soul’. In this line up, Peter’s percussion adds a touch of Latin to the groove rhythms with congas and a range of Latin hand instruments. Drums - Consummate and well respected jazz drummer, Nick Mierisch. Nick has been the rhythmic force behind many jazz and soul funk bands around town over the last 30 years. What the media and industry have been saying about The Jackson Four: • Leslie Keros - 'Messin’ with the Blues' 90.9fm WDCB – Chicago "Thanks for the music, loved it!" • Rootsville.eu - Online Blues magazine - Netherlands - "We love the life and certainly this four!" • Peter Merrett (Mr. Doo-Wop), Malt Shop Hop PBS 106.7FM "Wonderful album, very classy!" • Mark Landesman - 'The Sunday Morning Jazz Set' WWOZ 90.7FM - New Orleans “I previewed all the tracks and I liked them all.” • John Carver - 'Across The Tracks' PBS 106.7FM - "Good fun, good playing and good time, I know you’ll enjoy the Jackson Four” • Dave Madison - bluesdance.com - San Francisco "I really like the blues you do" • Tony Corner - 'Blues Corner' Firebrand Rock Radio - U.K. "I love it!" • Danny Loong – Timbre Events Group and Blues Fest Organiser (Singapore) - “The album sounds great, love the B3 bluesy grooves and soulful vocal” • Kim Rowe – Festival Organiser – Mornington Winter Jazz Festival “You guys were fabulous, the feedback from the public has been amazing" • Shannon Woodford – Festival Organiser – Stonnington Jazz Festival “Thanks so much for the great performance, we’ve had massive feedback on you guys ”