Vandes Jackson

Description

I'm Vandes Jackson, a passionate and skilled drummer with a burning desire to join the rhythm section of your company! As a drummer, I've had the privilege of performing in various genres, from rock to jazz to pop, and I'm well-versed in adapting to different musical styles and settings. My extensive experience playing in bands, recording studios, and as a session musician has honed my skills in timing, dynamics, and overall musicianship. I'm comfortable working with a variety of instruments and equipment, and I'm proficient in music theory and arranging.

Set-List

1. All of Me
2. All the Things You Are
3. Alone Together
4. Anthropology
5. April in Paris
6. Autumn in New York
7. Autumn Leaves
8. Beautiful Love
9. Bernie's Tune
10. Billie's Bounce
11. Blue Bossa
12. Blue in Green
13. Blue Monk
14. Blue Moon
15. Blue Skies
16. Bluesette
17. Body and Soul
18. Bye Bye Blackbird
19. Caravan
20. Cherokee
21. Come Rain or Come Shine
22. Confirmation
23. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
24. Days of Wine and Roses
25. Doxy
26. Dream a Little Dream of Me
27. Easy Living
28. Embraceable You
29. Equinox
30. Fascinating Rhythm
31. ... Footprints
32. Four
33. Freddie Freeloader
34. Georgia on My Mind
35. Giant Steps
36. God Bless the Child
37. Good Bait
38. Groovin' High
39. Have You Met Miss Jones?
40. How High the Moon
41. I Can't Get Started
42. I Cover the Waterfront
43. I Got Rhythm
44. I Remember You
45. I'll Remember April
46. I'm Old Fashioned
47. In a Mellow Tone
48. In a Sentimental Mood
49. In Walked Bud
50. Isn't It Romantic
51. It Could Happen to You
52. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
53. Joy Spring
54. Just Friends
55. Just in Time
56. Just the Way You Are
57. Lady Bird
58. Laura
59. Lester Leaps In
60. Like Someone in Love
61. Lullaby of Birdland
62. Mack the Knife
63. Maiden Voyage
64. Meditation
65. Misty
66. Moment's Notice
67. Moon River
68. Mr. P.C.
69. My Favorite Things
70. My Foolish Heart
71. My Funny Valentine
72. My One and Only Love
73. Naima
74. Nardis
75. Night and Day
76. Nostalgia in Times Square
77. Now's the Time
78. Oleo
79. On Green Dolphin Street
80. One Note Samba
81. Ornithology
82. Out of Nowhere
83. Over the Rainbow
84. Perdido
85. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
86. Prelude to a Kiss
87. Recorda Me
88. Round Midnight
89. Satin Doll
90. Scrapple from the Apple
91. September in the Rain
92. Skylark
93. So What
94. Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
95. Solar
96. Someday My Prince Will Come
97. Song for My Father
98. Sophisticated Lady
99. Speak Low
100. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
101. Stella by Starlight
102. Stompin' at the Savoy
103. Straight, No Chaser
104. Strasbourg St. Denis
105. Sugar
106. Summertime
107. Surrey with the Fringe on Top
108. Sweet Georgia Brown
109. Take Five
110. Take the "A" Train
111. Tenderly
112. The Girl from Ipanema
113. The Nearness of You
114. The Shadow of Your Smile
115. There Is No Greater Love
116. There Will Never Be Another You
117. These Foolish Things
118. They Can't Take That Away from Me
119. This Masquerade
120. Time After Time
121. Topsy
122. Triste
123. Turn Out the Stars
124. Up Jumped Spring
125. Wave
126. Well, You Needn't
127. What Is This Thing Called Love?
128. What's New?
129. When I Fall in Love
130. Whisper Not
131. Willow Weep for Me
132. Windows
133. Work Song
134. Yardbird Suite
135. You and the Night and the Music
136. You Are Too Beautiful
137. You Don't Know What Love Is
138. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
139. Young and Foolish
140. 500 Miles High
141. After You've Gone
142. Agua de Beber
143. All Blues
144. Along Came Betty
145. Angel Eyes
146. Bag's Groove
147. Basin Street Blues
148. Be-Bop
149. Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
150. Black Coffee
151. Blue Prelude
152. Blues for Alice
153. Blues in the Night
154. Born to Be Blue
155. But Not for Me
156. C Jam Blues
157. Cantaloupe Island
158. Central Park West
159. Cheek to Cheek
160. Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
161. Chitlins Con Carne
162. Come Sunday
163. Cotton Tail
164. Crystal Silence
165. Dance of the Infidels
166. Darn That Dream
167. Deluge
168. Dindi
169. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
170. Dolphin Dance
171. Don't Explain
172. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
173. Easy to Love
174. Everything Happens to Me
175. Falling in Love with Love
176. Fever
177. Fine and Mellow
178. Five Spot After Dark
179. Flamenco Sketches
180. Follow Your Heart
181. Footprints
182. Four on Six
183. Freedom Jazz Dance
184. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
185. Gentle Rain
186. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
187. Gotta Dance
188. Groovin' High
189. Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe
190. Honeysuckle Rose
191. I Can't Give You Anything but Love
192. I Concentrate on You
193. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
194. I Fall in Love Too Easily
195. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
196. I Should Care
197. I Surrender, Dear
198. I Thought About You
199. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free
200. I'll Be Seeing You
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Biography

Vandes Jackson is a producer, songwriter, musician, and artist from the south side of Chicago. As a live performer, he currently plays with several groups that each showcase different sides of his musical style, including The MilkBillies, Akili Ni Mali, The Trap Jazz Collective, The John Wesley Experience, Okyne Media Lab, and Of Sunshine.
Outside of performing and producing, Vandes also curates live music for all types of events—weddings, parties, corporate functions, and more. His deep experience as a working musician helps him carefully match the right artists and sounds to every occas ... ion. Whether it’s Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Country, or anything in between, he hand-picks top-tier musicians to deliver a smooth, professional, and memorable live music experience from start to finish.
A U.S. Army veteran, Vandes brings focus, discipline, and leadership to everything he does. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production from the Los Angeles Film School and a Master’s in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University. His unique background—spanning military service, music, and higher education—gives him a well-rounded perspective and a deep commitment to excellence in all areas of his work. Read More

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Acting Experience

Novice Improv experience.

Physical Characteristics

Meet the Act

My musical journey started in a home studio attic, and over the years, I’ve built a name for myself by working with a wide range of artists, including Sy Ari Da Kid, Paxquiao, 24Hrs, Bobby Kritical, The Game, Rick Ross, Dizzy Wright, Killah Priest, Gucci Mane, Sean Kingston, Juicy J, and Jadakiss. Whether I'm behind the boards or on stage, I aim to bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skill, and passion to every project. I love to travel! Love trying new foods and experiences!