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Eric Darius’ And BK Jackson’s Simultaneous Music Debuts At The 20th Platinum Anniversary Music Fest
The Tampa Bay Black Her- itage Festival announced the return of affectionately known “sons of the festival” honoring Eric Darius and BK Jack- son, who launched their music careers at the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. Both are graduates of Tampa’s Howard W. Blake High School for the Performing Arts.
Eric Darius, an interna- tionally known elite Jazz/R&B/Pop Saxophonist, Songwriter, Producer, and Performer, will be performing his newly released single from the Breakin Thru Album, Fired Up, which is currently number one on the Smooth Jazz Charts. Darius has en- joyed numerous successes and
attributes his success to the opportunities he had in school and feels that music is a vital part of every child’s education.
As his way of paying it for- ward, Eric Darius launched “On a Mission in the Schools” in Tampa several years ago promoting the importance of music education and inspiring youth to express themselves through music and follow their dreams.
On Friday, January 17th, Eric Darius will host a free workshop where he will share his story and perform for and with local music students at the Dream Center, 2806 N. 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605, from 2pm-3:30pm.
For details about the pro- gram, visit www.ericdar
ERIC BK DARIUS JACKSON
ius.com/school-mission.
Bernard “BK” Jackson
is an international-performing saxophonist, electrifying audi- ences across the globe with his unique playing style, energetic stage presence and unparal- leled passion for music that touches the soul.
BK Jackson is a native of Tampa, has crossed musical paths with industry giants such as B. B. King, Brian McKnight, Bruno Mars,
Hunter Hayes, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, Zac Brown Band and more. Most notably, BK spent three years touring domestically and abroad with musical icon Prince, performing timeless hits for sold out arenas night after night as a member of his 11-piece horn section, known as New Power Generation (NPG) Hornz.
BK Jackson, also known as a “son of the festival,” will debut his new album Life of the Party at this year’s 20th Platinum Anniversary Music Fest and will be joined by fel-
low jazz artists Adam Haw- ley and Nicholas Cole.
For a more comprehensive list of events, ticket prices, reg- istration, or for more informa- tion, visit www.TampaBlackHeritage.or g or call 813.995.8081.
The Tampa Bay Black Her- itage Festival offers the com- munity of Tampa Bay a unique blend of African and African- American art, culture and his- tory. It exists to support the culturally rich and diverse Tampa Bay community by en- suring all events are inclusive of its entire people.
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