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Antonio Jackson (Saxophonist)
Antonio Jackson is an American jazz - smooth and contemporary jazz saxophonist, composer and producer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jackson is a solo recording and performing artist who is currently touring with American R&B singer Alexander O'Neal on his Farewell Tour.

Background
Antonio's discovery of the saxophone began at the age of nine while attending Webster Elementary School in Minneapolis. A pivotal moment came the summer of his senior year when he learned the entire Winelight album by Grover Washington Jr. He then transferred to North Community High School his senior year to join the Jazz band in the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet. Antonio attended the University of Minnesota, Morris where he played under the direction of Jim "Doc" Carlson. While there he traveled with the top big band to New Orleans, The Montreux Jazz Festival and eventually to Carnegie Hall playing alongside The Count Basie Orchestra.

Antonio would go on to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he studied under the direction of Bill Pierce, Andy MeGhee, and Fred Lipisus. During his evenings he would hone his skills at the local jazz club, Wally's Cafe.