R&B/Soul: TRU Music Presents - DEEP CUTS - Music of The Jackson 5 | The Jacksons
About This Event
TRU Music's DEEP CUTS program at Iridium focuses on the music of The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons — the family band formed in Gary, Indiana in 1964 (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael) that was among the first African American performers to build a following across multiple genres. The lineup also features New York jazz and R&B artist-producer Vivian Sessoms alongside performances drawn from the Jacksons' catalog.
About the Artists
Vivian Sessoms
Home page of Vivian Sessoms, a Jazz, R&B/Soul artist from NY. Home of artist/producer Vivian Sessoms.
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was formed in Gary, Indiana, in 1964, and originally consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael.
The Jacksons
The Jacksons are a family group formed in Gary, Indiana in 1964, rooted in the Motown and R&B tradition and later moving through disco and Philly soul. Known first to many audiences as The Jackson 5, they developed a tight ensemble sound built on syncopation, stacked harmonies, and dance-floor rhythm.