The Jackson All-Stars is a professional variety band based in Jackson, Mississippi. Featuring a full horn section and a distinctive New Orleans influence, the group packs quite a punch, specializing in a variety of musical styles including Jazz, Swing, Latin, Dixieland, Brass Band, and Party Rock. Add to this mix the group's unique chemistry and the result is an exciting live performance!
The audio samples on this site are "raw" live recordings from performances at The Capital Club, in Jackson and Fitzgerald's Casino, in Tunica. Musicians included: Bud Berthold (drums), Richard Smith (keyboard), Bernard Holly (bass), Dr. London Branch (bass - Fitzgerald's), Jeff Reiter (lead trumpet), David Schommer (trumpet), Pat Cornechione (tenor sax / clarinet), Jeff Callaway (trombone), and Lori Blount (vocals). Five audio samplers are currently available: Dixieland, Ballads, Latin, Jazz, and Swing. The audio player will automatically play all five samplers. Click on the "fast forward" button if you want to skip to the next sample. Samples of R&B, Funk, Blues, Soul and Party Rock will be available in the future...
- David Schommer, Bandleader
