- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- "Bags"
- Milt Jackson was born on January 1, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was married to Sandy. He died on October 9, 1999 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseSandy(? - October 9, 1999) (his death, 1 child)
- ChildrenChyrise Jackson
- ParentsManley JacksonLillie Beaty Jackson
- RelativesAlvin Jackson(Sibling)
- Jazz vibraphonist. Jackson, Ray Brown, John Lewis, and drummer Kenny Clarke, were the original members of the 'Modern Jazz Quartet'.
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1989.
- Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1996.
- He created a new sound in the 1940's by slowing down the motor on his Deagan Vibraharp's oscillator to a third of the speed of Lionel Hampton's. Jackson was regarded as one of the great improvisers in jazz.
- Acquired his sobriquet of 'Bags' from the deep furrows under his eyes, the result of a drinking binge after his release from the Army.
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