Edward Joseph Jackson III

Edward Joseph Jackson III, also known to the world as ''Juicey,'' is an American jazz trombonist, composer, educator, and ambassador of New Orleans culture. Born and raised in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, Juicey has been cultivated in the rich music tradition for over 20 years.

He has attained multiple Grammy nominations and has toured the world, appearing in films and passing his musical knowledge on to the next generation. Juicey is a pillar and pioneer of New Orleans music expression today. His compositions, arrangements, and performances have inspired so many worldwide.

Juicey is a product of the legendary McDonogh 15 Elementary School. He began his formal education at six and was writing and composing for the school band by age 10. Quincy Jones and the legendary New Orleans trombonist Keith ‘Wolfe’ Anderson (Rebirth Brass Band) were his most significant musical influences growing up. Juicey, alongside a few of his buddies from the school band, helped birth the Grammy-nominated To Be Continued Brass Band at the encouragement and guidance of one of the older students. The quality, power, creativeness, standard, and work ethic of the To Be Continued Brass Band, affectionately known as TBC, helped to pave the way for the younger generation of New Orleans brass band musicians that followed.

Juicey attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was a member of the world-renowned ''Human Jukebox'' Marching Band. A stand-out member of this legendary band, Juicey was selected as a trombone soloist, performing in PJ Morton’s music video, ''True Southern Girl,'' which features legendary female rap artist Mia X. Juicey has performed across hundreds of stages, including Lincoln Center, The Apollo, and 85 South.

Performing and touring around the world with the To Be Continued Brass Band and The Hot 8 Brass Band, Juicey has crisscrossed the United States and has performed in such countries as New Zealand, Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Dominican Republic, and Holland. During his travels, Juicey has played alongside such artists as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Most Def, Harry Connick Jr., Cha Wa, Isaac Eady, The New Breed Brass Band, James Andrews, Paul Sanchez, UK artist Celeste, and the ''World Famous Tony Williams.'' Juicey’s television and film appearances include the HBO Series ''TREME,'' the British documentary, ''One Note at a Time,'' and the multi-award-winning documentary, ''From the Mouth Piece on Back.''

Juicey appears on three TBC audio recordings, a self-proclaimed mixtape entitled ''Finding Forever'' and his latest album release, ''Show ‘Em I Love It'' (2021). In addition to his busy performance schedule, Juicey has taught foreign exchange students to play instruments, has passed down his knowledge at The Roots Music after-school music program, and has taught in one of the ''toughest job situations,'' The Travis Hill School of Music within the local jail in New Orleans. Edward ‘Juicey’ Jackson III is a musical genius. He reaches across a variety of music genres, all the while keeping the New Orleans culture at the center. Juicey continues to be inspired and inspires audiences of all ages. Juicey’s oft-quoted mantra is ''a listener and learner from 2-72.''

He began as a drummer, fell in love with the trombone, then acquired skill and proficiency on every brass instrument. Edward ''Juicey'' Jackson is a vital cultural bearer of the rich and legendary New Orleans brass band tradition.

''True passion comes from what you see, hear, and feel.''