BK Jackson

Bernard “BK” Jackson has been electrifying audiences across the globe with his unique playing style, energetic stage presence and unparalleled passion for music that touches the soul. A native of Tampa, Florida, BK has crossed musical paths with industry giants such as Prince, Trombone Shorty, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Hunter Hayes, Chaka Khan, Zac Brown Band and more. BK Jackson's sophomore release, Life of the Party, is the personification of his electric personality. Mixing today's mainstream pop, hiphop, and r&b music into a jazz format, this album is titled perfectly because a party is exactly what this music starts. Alongside BK are some of the industry's finest artists, including: Trombone Shorty, Adam Hawley, Ro$$ Mac, Sherwood & The Loudpack, Nicholas Cole and more!! Blending the high energy and sonic movements of pop with the syncopated and intriguing intervals of jazz, BK has been referred to as “young and fresh” and “exactly what the genre needs” by industry icon Dave Koz. "Paradise" is the first of two leading singles from Life of the Party. This single debuted #2 on Billboard Smooth Jazz, SmoothJazz.com and Groove Jazz Music's Most Added charts and finished 2018 on Smooth Jazz Network’s Top 100 singles for 2018. BK’s latest single, “Velvet Ropes” followed suit debuting #1 on SmoothJazz.com and #2 on Billboard Smooth Jazz Most Added charts. “Velvet Ropes” would go on to place inside the top 20 on three different smooth jazz radio charts.