Jackson, William, 1955-
Dates
- Existence: 1955
Biographical note
Originally from the Glasgow area, William (Billy) Jackson plays harp, tin whistle, and bouzouki. He was also a teacher, composer, and music therapist. In 1976 he co-founded the group Ossian and has recorded and toured with such artists as Irish harper and concertina player Gráinne Hambly. He received the Swannanoa Gathering's Master Music Maker award for Lifetime Achievement in 2004. He lived in Asheville, North Carolina before settling in County Donegal.
Alternate names
Billy Jackson
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Afternoon and Evening Masters Concerts, 1993 October 10
The last two of the five recordings (148089-0003 and 148089-0004) each contain some content from October 8th events. It appears that the original October 8 recordings were mostly recorded over during the October 10th Masters Concerts. The last five minutes of 148089-0003 is the October 8th New England Contra Dancing event, and 148089-0004 contains more New England Contra Dancing followed by Cape Breton Set Dancing (see "Irish Sets and Ceili Dancing" for the continuation of this event).
Gaelic Roots Weekend, video recording by Tommy Joyce, 1993 October 8-10
Excerpts from: Friday Paddy Keenan concert; Seisiun Mor; Saturday Step Dancing Demonstration; Saturday Concert; Sean Potts whistle workshop; Sunday family musicians concert; and Sunday Afternoon Masters Concert.