Tony Jackson

Tony Jackson

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1882 - 1921

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Jazz, blues and ragtime pianist, singer and composer. A popular and sought after entertainer in Storyville. Notable songs include 'Pretty Baby' (1916). Inducted into The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame (2011).

See Also

• LGBTQ Jazz
• Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://ragpiano.com/comps/tjackson.shtml
• http://chicagolgbthalloffame.org/jackson-tony/
• https://travsd.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/stars-of-vaudeville-712-tony-jackson/

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